Russia's other Mediterranean activity
I mentioned Russia's alleged (one of my friends has expressed doubts) presence in Syrian territorial waters. That's not all the Russians are doing in our region this week. I think you'll like their other activities a bit better. THE “Admiral Kuznetsov” class aircraft carrier is currently off the coast of Malta and heading for eastern Mediterranean from their base in the Barents Sea.Hmmm.
Informed sources have said that the Russian navy and Israeli military will hold joint exercises next week close to Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone.
The exercises are slated to begin on the 28th November and last a week.
Commentators say that Russia is determined to send the message that they have invested interests in the region and will secure them.
It is understood that the aircraft carrier is carrying 24-fixed wing planes and a number of helicopters. It has also been reported in the press that the Russian navy may request to use port facilities at Limassol.
Labels: Cyprus, Israel Navy, Russia, Syria
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 1:35 AM
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