Russian forces in the Mediterranean - Wk34/2022
Task Force Composition As reported by OSINT at the morning of Aug-27 Weekly Brief A significant part of the task force withdrew from the Mediterranean with the departure of Northern Fleet warships. Slava class cruiser Marshal Ustinov, Udaloy class destroyer Vice-Admiral Kunikov and fleet oiler Vyazma passed into the Atlantic Ocean via the Strait of Gibraltar, ending a six month long deployment that started on February-11. Frigate Admiral Kasatonov was however not spotted leaving the Mediterranean. Fleet oiler Akademik Pashin in turn entered the Mediterranean and will most likely take over the supporting role that was previously provided by the Vyazma. Daily Events August 23 Fleet oiler Akademik Pashin of the Northern Fleet passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Mediterranean [ 1 ]. August 24 Slava class cruiser Marshal Ustinov passed the Strait of Gibraltar and left the Mediterranean during the afternoon [ 2 ] [ 3 ]. The presence of the other Northern Fleet vessels, des