Three Russian landing ships crossed the “Alexander Shabalin” And “Alexander Otrakovsky” From Project 775, as well as "Evan Green" From Project 11711 – Strait of Gibraltar heading to the eastern Mediterranean.
The tasks of the giant Russian warships are to ensure the loading of armored vehicles and property of the Russian armed forces, which have arrived Earlier to Logistics Support Point No. 729 "LMTO" In the Syrian port of Tartous.
The ships will transport military equipment to Russia, but there is a possibility that part of the equipment will be sent to new deployment points in Africa.
This transfer indicates the expansion of Russian military activity in the Mediterranean region and the strengthening of the Russian Navy’s logistical chain.
In addition to BDK, the transport ships Sparta and Ursa Major, accompanied by corvettes, entered the project 20380 Soobrazitelny, to the Mediterranean Sea.
Their route is also linked to supporting military operations and transporting goods, and such actions indicate an increase in Russian logistical operations in this strategically important region.
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Russian naval activity in the Mediterranean has become increasingly extensive against the background of the complex geopolitical situation.
In recent years, the 729th Assault Station in Tartus has become a major base for Russian operations in The eastern Mediterranean, providing support to both the former Syrian government and Russia’s other partners in the region.
The Libyan conflict remains a point of tension in the region, and Russian support for eastern forces, including the Libyan National Army, plays a role It is important in Moscow’s strategic calculations.
It is expected that the transfer of equipment and property will be completed during the coming weeks, after which Russian military ships will return to their main tasks.
