Russian forces in the Mediterranean - Wk09/2025
Task Force Composition As reported by OSINT at the morning of Mar-01 Weekly Brief The Russian task force is split across the Mediterranean, focused on securing the evacuation of military equipment from Tartus, Syria. Clear roles are now established with the frigate Admiral Golovko performing escort duties for loaded vessels from Tartus towards the Strait of Gibraltar. Frigate Admiral Grigorovich is patrolling near Tartus, securing the maritime area and being on stand-by to provide assistance to the Russian forces still present in Syria. Daily Events February 25 Satellite imagery of the port of Tartus revealed the presence of the cargo vessel Sparta IV inside the harbor and the frigate Admiral Grigorovich operating nearby the port [ 1 ]. February 26 Satellite imagery of the Alboran Sea shows what could be the frigate Admiral Golovko on an eastern course. The frigate might have escorted the cargo vessel Baltic Leader towards the Strait of Gibraltar [ 2 ]. Spanish patrol vessel Audaz rele...