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2013-09-14 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Russia expanding Med fleet to ten warships

The Russian Navy intends to build its presence in the Mediterranean Sea - particularly in the area close to Syrian shores - to up to 10 battleships, announced Admiral of the Fleet Viktor Chirkov.

Currently there are seven warships deployed in the area: landing craft carriers Aleksandr Shabalin, Admiral Nevelskoy, Peresvet, Novocherkassk and Minsk from Russia's Black and Baltic Sea Fleets, as well as the escort vessel Neustrashimy, and large anti-submarine ship Admiral Panteleyev.

On May 1, 2013 all Russian battleships operating in the area were assigned to a single task force under special offshore maritime zone operation command. Upon the arrival of the Moskva, its commander, Sergey Tronev, will assume operative command of the task force. According to previous reports, the missile-carrying cruiser Moskva is expected to arrive at its final destination in eastern Mediterranean on September 15 or 16.

Posted by Pappy 2013-09-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11138 views ] Top

#1 Unintended consequences; the Med as a new Russian lake.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-09-14 01:52|| 2013-09-14 01:52|| Front Page Top

#2 ...or target rich environment.

Posted by Procopius2k 2013-09-14 10:49|| 2013-09-14 10:49|| Front Page Top

#3 The euros wanted Obama for president.
I hope they're feeling safe now.

Posted by Tholutch B. Hayes3068 2013-09-14 13:06|| 2013-09-14 13:06|| Front Page Top

#4 Russian fleet can't stay out past 10. Back in Black by October 5th.

Posted by Shipman 2013-09-14 15:20|| 2013-09-14 15:20|| Front Page Top

#5 Lemme see....Russia expanding in the Med. (along with playmates of convenience China and Iran), Putin in Nuke talks with Iran, and Obama painted into a tight corner with Syria...don't really like how this is a-lookin.

But, maybe, I'm just paranoid....

Posted by Uncle Phester 2013-09-14 15:26|| 2013-09-14 15:26|| Front Page Top

#6 Jimmy Carter will keep the distinction of Worst One Term President ever.

Posted by European Conservative 2013-09-14 20:11|| 2013-09-14 20:11|| Front Page Top

#7 The joint maneuvers are a year old? the article was published: 06.19.12

Anyone know how 900 tanks achieved naval maneuvers?

Posted by Don Vito Guelph2385 2013-09-14 20:33|| 2013-09-14 20:33|| Front Page Top

#8 #7 Anyone know how 900 tanks achieved naval maneuvers?

Really steep ski ramps? Whale harnesses? Aral Sea?

Posted by Zenobia Floger6220 2013-09-14 21:23|| 2013-09-14 21:23|| Front Page Top

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