Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 12)

Yesterday the two large amphibious ships of the Black Sea Fleet which took part in the operations in Eastern Mediterranean returned to the Black Sea today. The Ropucha class 151 Azov and the Alligator class 152 Nikolay Filchenkov, passed through Dardanelles yesterday. So this is the latest tally of Russian warship movements Date Number Name Direction 27/12/12 151 Azov Southbound 27/12/12... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 11)

This week to large landing ships of the Russian Pacific Fleet passed through the Turkish Straits and made a port visit in Novorossiysk. Pacific Fleet ships from the Mediterranean grouping logged in Novorossiysk for resupply and crew rest, told reporters on Friday the head of the information department of the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Captain... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 10)

As the Russian task force from The Pacific Fleet arrives the Mediterranean the crossing of the Black Sea and Baltic Fleet ships continue without any pause. According to Turkish news portals the Ropucha class large landing ships Azov, Kaliningrad and Alexander Shabalin have returned to their Black Sea base in 11 May 2013. Apparently it was a short stay... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 9)

Russian naval ships continue to pass through the Turkish Straits without slowing their tempo. Today the Alligator class landing ship Nikolay Filchenkov passed through the Dardanelles and entered into Marmara Sea. I was not aware that she had returned to the Mediterranean after I have seen in January. The Nikolay Filchenkov was not the only Russian warship seen in... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 8)

The Ropucha class large landing ship 102 Kaliningrad made a south bound passage on 30 April 2013. She was last seen in Bosphorus on 24 April 2013. This was a quick return. I have no information about thew whereabouts of her companion 110 Alexander Shabalin but I bet she has passed through the Bosphorus the... Continue Reading →

PLAN Hovercraft Passed Through Turkish Straits

The Pomornik (Project 1232.3) class hovercraft built for the PLAN passed through the Turkish Straits; but not on her own power. The craft was on board of M/V HHL New York, a special ship designed for large and difficult cargo. M/V HHL New York left the Ukrainian port Feodosia on 27 April 2013 and passed through Bosphorus... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 7)

The excellent and always well-informed Black Sea News website reports that the two Ropucha class large landing ships of the Baltic Fleet 102 Kaliningrad and 110 Alexander Shbalin have returned to the Russian naval Base Novorossiysk together with the tanker Dubna of the Northern Fleet. The Kaliningrad and Alexander Shbalin have left Russia in mid April and I had the impression that... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 6)

Today the Russian floating workshop PM-138 made s south bound passed through Bosphorus. She has entered Marmara Sea late afternoon. I expect that she will pass through Dardanelles tomorrow. Her destination should be Tartus Syria, where her sister PM-56 is located. Obviously Russians are changing the guards in Syria. I was driving when I saw PM-138, so... Continue Reading →

UPDATED: Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 5)

A few minutes ago, the Russian landing Ship Azov finished her south bound passage through the Bosphorus and entered into the Marmara Sea. Tomorrow she will pass through the Dardanelles and enter into the Aegean Sea. The photo above shows her though a touristic web cam. I am sorry for the poor quality of the... Continue Reading →

Russian Warship Movements Through Turkish Straits (Part 4)

The two Russian large landing ships 102 Kaliningrad and 110 Alexander Shabalin from Baltic Fleet are continuing their southbound journey. On Thursday these two passed thought the Bosphorus. Yesterday they have passed through the Dardanelles and left Turkish territorial waters. I am delighted to share these excellent photos of Mr. Ahmet Güven. All photos in this post... Continue Reading →

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