Tag: russian navy
Russian Armada Enters Mediterranean En Route to Syria
Russia’s Defense Minister noted that the fact that "certain countries" refused to let his ships dock in their ports did not hinder the mission.
Escalation: Russian Aircraft Carrier Headed for the Mediterranean
Once in the Mediterranean, the Kuznetsov will take up position off the coast of Syria for four to five months, possibly using its complement of 20 MIG 29, 12 SU-33, and Kamov helicopters to carry out airstrikes.
Russian Navy’s First Port Visit to Egypt in 21 Years
Monday, November 11, Russia’s Slava-class missile cruiser Varyag pulled into Alexandria for the Russian navy’s first port visit in Egypt since 1992.