The Russian vessel BALTIC LEADER, which left St. Petersburg on July 3 after calling at Oran and Algiers, is near the Canary Islands heading south, likely toward West African ports (Guinea/Togo). As in previous voyages, it may unload military vehicles for Russian PMCs or Mali.

The Russian vessel ADLER, after a brief stop in the port of Oran, Algeria, sets off again for new horizons where it can transfer cargo shipped to St. Petersburg...will it be military material or simply commercial material?

Syrian sources suggest Russia may be preparing to restore a long-term presence at Tartus, with one pier reserved for the navy and another converted into a commercial cargo. If confirmed would include increased naval deployments, cargo traffic on the port. bsky.app/profile/vess...

Great Belt, Denmark | July 13, 26 Moma-class ship RFS Kildin (512) transited the Danish Straits. A protective net is visible forward of the bridge, an increasingly common feature on ships without dedicated counter-drone systems. Some analysts speculate the vessel is bound for the Med, unconfirmed.

Update | ADLER Russian vessel ADLER departed Kaliningrad on 1 July 2026 and is now west of Portugal, sailing south. Previously linked to Russian military logistics, its destination and cargo remain unconfirmed. Further AIS, satellite and port data analysis required.

Update | M/V LADY R AIS data show Lady R, after a Pacific voyage and recent port activity in India, is transiting north through the southern Red Sea. Its current track could bring it near Lady Mariia off Port Said. A possible rendezvous and onward joint movement remain unconfirmed.

M/V LADY MARIIA AIS data show Lady Mariia, after a recent port call in India and transit through Suez, is holding off Port Said. Its next destination remains unconfirmed. It may call at a Mediterranean port or continue north following routine operational activities.

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Rosatom has installed the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 2 at Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, strengthening the Russia–Egypt nuclear partnership. Beyond energy, the project reinforces long-term strategic ties and expands Russia's regional influence.

The cargo vessel Mikhail Britnev, absent from public tracking since late June after passing Brest, France, has reappeared with a recorded arrival at Lomé, Togo. The accompanying landing ship Aleksandr Shabalin remains absent from publicly available tracking data, and its current location is unknown.

Unconfirmed satellite imagery suggests submarines at the Novorossiysk naval base may be fitted with anti-drone nets to counter FPV drone threats, underscoring concerns about the vulnerability of this key Black Sea port.

#BalticFleet patrol ship #Neustrashimy, recently fitted with the PEROED-M C-UAS system, was spotted transiting the Danish Straits out of the Baltic. The upgrade boosts her escort capability. Unconfirmed, but she may relieve frigate Admiral #Grigorovich after months in the #EnglishChannel.

Neustrashimy (772) northbound under the Great Belt Bridge, Denmark (3 Jul 2026). Compared with 2023 photos, the bridge area appears to show new antenna installations, possibly for EW (GNSS/GPS jamming and/or counter-UAS). Visual assessment only, not confirmed. 📸 FB: Under Broen / Kurt Pedersen

Royal Navy imagery appears to show the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich receiving supplies from the auxiliary vessel PM-82 off the Suffolk coast. Using auxiliary vessels to replenish ships at sea has long been a key Russian method for sustaining operations far from home ports. t.me/SeaPower/5018

Photos from May 2026 reportedly show the Russian-flagged Marshal Vasilevskiy fitted with protected 12.7 mm Kord positions. If confirmed, does this reflect evolving security measures on Russian state-linked vessels in the Baltic? Is it an isolated case or part of a broader trend?

The Lada-class and Improved Kilo-class SSKs are leaving the Baltic, likely bound for their home bases, with the Ropucha-class *Kondopoga*. A routine redeployment, or linked to the cancellation of Russia’s Navy Day events? Thanks for the update, @MrFrantarelli.

Russian-flagged general cargo ship LADY D is anchored off Famagusta after calls at Cochin and Mumbai. Previously linked to Russian military logistics and the “Syrian Express,” though no evidence confirms its current mission.

The DSS GALATEA (IMO 9575400) is an offshore tug/supply vessel under the flag of the Netherlands. In addition, a Dutch aircraft is flying over the area. I think ISR activity in a frequent solitaire transit area from Shadow Fleet or Russian Navy Ships...what could it be?

It seems like a trivial coincidence, but... an agreement between Algeria and India 🇩🇿🇮🇳 with the Indian group JINDAL-GROUP and a visit to Oran doesn't seem like a coincidence...🤔 we need to connect the dots and get to the reason.

22 Jun 2026 | As part of the 2026 Algeria–Russia military cooperation program, a Russian Northern Fleet detachment has arrived at the Port of Oran for a four-day port call. The deployment includes the frigate Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov and the medium tanker Akademik Pashin.

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Baltic Leader left Oran at 19:00 UTC on the 14th and her speed appears to have returned to normal. On the 15th, at 15:00 UTC, she arrived in Algiers. This is the first time a cargo ship (ex. Syrian Express) has called at two Algerian ports.

Another cargo is arriving for the MED or INDIA. If the absence of an escort is confirmed, the cargo may be less sensitive. The navigation seems a bit abnormal, and I wouldn't want to think it's a technical failure; we'll see later.

The Russian frigate Admiral Flota @Kasatonov may be in Alexandria, Egypt on 11 June as Russia celebrates Day (12 June) Navy Day (День Военно-Морского Флота). (Source: spectrecrouton.bsky.social)

The Russian Navy’s Dubna-class oiler Pechenga was reported at 08.9N, 108.4E at 1802 UTC on June 10, heading southwest at 11–15 knots (via @te3ej). Based on the last known position of the Andrey Stepanov, Pechenga appears to be heading in its direction, possibly for a rendezvous.

PM-82 has returned to the same rendezvous coordinates with Admiral Grigorovich (51.8N, 02.1E). Recurrent use of an identical meeting location reinforces an identifiable operational routine, potentially increasing exposure to surveillance, tracking efforts, and emerging maritime drone threats.

@UKForcesTracker: Russian frigate RFS Admiral Grigorovoch alongside repair ship RFS PM-82 recieving replenishment.

The current position of RHINE MAERSK is at West Mediterranean. The vessel a speed of 1.5 knots and expected. The vessel RHINE MAERSK (IMO 9456991, MMSI 219126000) is a Container Ship built in 2012 (14 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Denmark.

A detachment of the Russian Pacific Fleet, including the corvettes Rezkiy and Sovershennyy, made a port call in Mumbai. According to official reports, it was the first visit by Russian Navy ships to Mumbai since 2012, marking a notable moment in Russia–India naval engagement.

Good afternoon everyone, @te3je's Morse code intercepts are reporting the PM-82's movements. Is it heading to the usual spot?