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The permanent task force of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea (Russian: Постоянное оперативное соединение Военно-морского флота Российской Федерации в Средиземном море) is a task force of the Russian Navy responsible for projecting Russian power in the Middle East through the Mediterranean Sea.

Permanent task force of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea
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Active2013–present
Countryimage Russia
Allegianceimage Russian Armed Forces
Branchimage Russian Navy
RoleNaval warfare
Amphibious warfare
Size15 warships
HeadquartersMSTP in Tartus
Sevastopol
Severomorsk
EngagementsSyrian Civil War (Russian intervention)
Commanders
Current
commander		Captain 1st rank Pavel Prosekov (interim)

The Soviet Navy's 5th Operational Squadron had fulfilled a similar role from its formation in 1967 to its deactivation on 31 December 1992. The present permanent task force was established in 2013.

In September 2013, the Russian Ministry of Defence re-established a fleet in the Mediterranean using a combination of ships from the Black Sea Fleet and Northern Fleet stationed in Syria. It has been reported to comprise 15 warships and auxiliary vessels with vessels from the Baltic Fleet also providing contingents for operations in the region.

Component Vessels

2020

As of 2020, Russian naval units in the Mediterranean regularly included:

  • 2 Improved Kilo-class submarines (drawn from the Black Sea Fleet ostensibly en route for maintenance in the Baltic to comply with provisions of the Montreux Convention; but remaining for prolonged periods in the Mediterranean);
  • Up to 2 nuclear-powered submarines (drawn from the Northern Fleet when deployed);
  • Major surface combatants (drawn from the Black Sea Fleet and on rotation from the Northern or Baltic Fleets);
  • Light Corvettes/Offshore Patrol/mine countermeasures Vessels (principally drawn from the Black Sea Fleet);
  • Ropucha-class and Alligator-class landing ships (principally from the Black Sea Fleet but on occasion may also be drawn from other fleets) providing logistic support and re-supply for the Russian naval facility in Tartus;
  • Support vessels and specialist auxiliary vessels; and,
  • Light patrol/anti-saboteur vessels (for security at the Tartus naval facility).

Naval units can be supported by aircraft operating from the Khmeimim Air Base in Syria. Units deployed have included Tu-22M3 Backfire bombers as well as Su-24s, Su-35s, MiG-31s and Tu-142MK and Il-38 anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

2022

During 2022, known Russian naval forces deployed with the task force reportedly included:

  • two Improved Kilo-class submarines (Novorossiysk (B-261) and Krasnodar (B-265)); Novorossiysk redeployed to the Baltic for maintenance as of September 2022
  • at least one Russian nuclear-powered submarine (later reported to be the Yasen-class submarine Severodvinsk) entered the Mediterranean in August 2022
  • two Slava-class cruisers (Varyag and Marshal Ustinov; Marshal Ustinov was reported to have left the Mediterranean in August 2022, likely returning to her home base on the Kola Peninsula while Varyag departed the Mediterranean in October via the Suez canal likely returning to the Pacific).
  • two Udaloy-class destroyers (Admiral Tributs and Vice-Admiral Kulakov - Vice-Admiral Kulakov departed the Mediterranean, in company with Marshal Ustinov, late August 2022 while Admiral Tributs departed the Mediterranean in company with Varyag in October 2022)
  • the frigate Admiral Kasatonov (departed the Mediterranean, March 2023)
  • the frigate Admiral Gorshkov (entered the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, April 2023)
  • the frigate Admiral Grigorovich (departed the Mediterranean for the Baltic April 2023)
  • the Steregushchiy-class corvettes Soobrazitelny and Stoikiy (entered the Mediterranean in October 2022; departed the Mediterranean for the Baltic April 2023)
  • the Buyan-M-class corvette Orekhovo-Zuyevo
  • Additional mine warfare units/auxiliaries.

2023

The Russian missile corvette Mercury 734, which is the fifth ship in Project 20380 built at the Severnaya shipyard, visited the in August 2023. This visit heralded increased collaboration between governments. Russia hopes to invest the Sahel region by this means.

Russia began a gradual withdrawal of its main warships from the Mediterranean since summer 2022. As of 15 October 2023, the number of Russian warships was six in October 2023. As of then, it included two missile corvettes, one anti-submarine warfare boat, one reconnaissance ship, one supply tanker and one floating shipyard. One analyst concluded that "Russia no longer considers the prospect of the group’s passing through the Turkish Straits realistic".

History

Between December 2007–February 2008, the Russian Navy made the first large deployment to the Mediterranean Sea in 15 years. The task force included Northern Fleet's aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, destroyers Admiral Levchenko and Admiral Chabanenko and Black Sea Fleet's cruiser Moskva. Vice-Admiral Nikolai Maksimov, the Northern Fleet commander, said during the operations that "After this visit to the Mediterranean and France, the first in 15 years, we will establish a constant presence in the region".

In 2013, the Russian naval presence in the Mediterranean Sea was formed by Black Sea Fleet's cruiser Moskva (5 July–12 July) and Northern Fleet's destroyers Vice-Admiral Kulakov (4 June–17 July) and Severomorsk (January–June).

With the start of the military operation of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria on 30 September 2015, the formation took part in this operation, covering the airborne forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria and the Khmeimim Air Base at which it is deployed. The main objective of the formation was to ensure the activities of the Russian troops in Syria. Presently, it continues to facilitate and replenish Russian forces stationed there and also help out with any search and rescue operations in its area of responsibility.

2013

In September 2013, the permanent task force was formed. It was temporarily strengthened by Moskva (11 September–18 November), Northern Fleet's heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy (2 November–8 May 2014) and Pacific Fleet's cruiser Varyag (2 November–unknown) and destroyer Admiral Panteleyev (2 November–November).

2014

In 2014, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Black Sea Fleet's cruiser Moskva (6 September–18 January 2015), Northern Fleet's aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov (10 January–8 May), heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy (2 November 2013–8 May 2014), destroyers Admiral Levchenko (10 January–30 June), Vice-Admiral Kulakov (28 April–December) and Severomorsk (28 November–10 April 2015) and Baltic Fleet's frigate Yaroslav Mudry (August–16 February 2015).

2015

In 2015, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Black Sea Fleet's cruiser Moskva (6 September 2014–18 January, 1 June–18 August and 25 September–9 January 2016) and Northern Fleet's destroyers Severomorsk (28 November 2014–10 April 2015) and Vice-Admiral Kulakov (November–25 March 2016) and Baltic Fleet's frigate Yaroslav Mudry (August 2014–16 February 2015).

2016

In 2016, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Black Sea Fleet's cruiser Moskva (25 September 2015–9 January 2016), Pacific Fleet's cruiser Varyag (3 January 2016–spring), Baltic Fleet's frigate Yaroslav Mudry (11 June–9 October) and Northern Fleet's aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy (both 26 October–20 January 2017) and destroyers Severomorsk (26 October–24 May 2017) and Vice-Admiral Kulakov (November 2015–25 March 2016 and 26 October–6 December).

The mainstay of the task force were Black Sea Fleet's frigates Ladny (5 May–10 June), Pytlivy (25 May–1 July and 6 August–28 November) and Admiral Grigorovich (May–9 June and 24 September–6 October) as well as destroyer Smetlivy (7 March–9 June and 25 October–5 March 2017).

Between October 2016–January 2017, the Russian Navy intervened in the Syrian Civil War during the Battle of Aleppo deploying a carrier strike group centered around the Northern Fleet's aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, which included heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy, destroyers Severomorsk and Vice-Admiral Kulakov and likely a nuclear submarine. The Admiral Kuznetsov's airwing, composed of 6-8 Su-33s and 4 MiG-29Ks flew missions in Syria. A Su-33 and a MiG-29K were lost due to malfunctions of the arresting wires, with pilots being safely rescued.

2017

In 2017, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet's aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy (both 26 October 2016–20 January 2017) and destroyers Severomorsk (26 October 2016–24 May 2017) and Vice-Admiral Kulakov (8 August–4 November), as well as Baltic Fleet's corvettes Soobrazitelny and Boikiy (29 October–December).

2018

In 2018, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet's cruiser Marshal Ustinov (11 August–12 November) and destroyer Severomorsk (11 August–3 May 2019) as well as Baltic Fleet's frigate Yaroslav Mudry (26 April–October).

Between 1–8 September, the largest Russian post-Cold war naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea was conducted. Dubbed Ocean shield, it was the first iteration of Ocean shield exercises, which were in the next two years held in the Baltic Sea. 26 ships, 2 submarines and 34 aircraft were included. Among participants were cruiser Marshal Ustinov, destroyers Smetlivy and Severomorsk, frigates Admiral Grigorovich, Admiral Essen, Admiral Makarov, Pytlivy and Yaroslav Mudry, corvettes Vishny Volochyok, Grad Sviyazhsk and Veliky Ustyug and conventional submarines Kolpino and Velikiy Novgorod.

Aircraft present included Tu-160 bombers, Tu-142 and Il-38 anti-submarine aircraft and Su-33 and MiG-29K maritime fighters. This was the largest Russian naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea of the post-Cold War era and the largest Russian post-Cold War naval exercise in the far sea zone. In terms of distant location and number of capital ships participating it's comparable only to June 2021 exercises of the Pacific Fleet off the Hawaii islands.

2019

In 2019, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet's cruiser Marshal Ustinov (22 August–30 October and 18 December–28 January 2020), destroyers Vice-Admiral Kulakov (December 2019–January 2020) and Severomorsk (11 August 2018–3 May 2019) and frigate Admiral Gorshkov (10–20 March).

2020

In 2020, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet's cruiser Marshal Ustinov (18 December 2019–28 January 2020) and destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov (December 2019–January 2020 and 6 August–8 November), as well as Baltic Fleet's frigate Yaroslav Mudry (March–April).

The mainstay of the Squadron were Black Sea Fleet's frigates Admiral Grigorovich (28 February–26 June and 29 December 2020–8 May 2021), Admiral Essen (21 December 2019–11 April and 29 September–28 December) and Admiral Makarov (28 February–11 April and 24 June–19 October).

2021

In 2021, the task force was temporarily strengthened by Baltic Fleet's corvette Stoikiy (29 December 2020–19 April 2021), Northern Fleet's frigate Admiral Kasatonov (14 January–1 April) and destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov (18 August–23 September) and Black Sea Fleet's cruiser Moskva (18 June–5 July). In the summer, corvette Gremyashchiy and submarines Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Volkhov transited the Mediterranean Sea on their way from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

The mainstay of the Squadron were Black Sea Fleet's frigates Admiral Grigorovich (24 December 2020–8 May 2021 and 28 October–), Admiral Makarov (2 May–13 August) and Admiral Essen (18 June–5 July and 7 August–30 October).

On 25 May 2021, three Tu-22Ms maritime bombers were deployed to the Khmeymim airbase in Syria for the first time. The deployment took place after a significant boost in NATO amphibious capability in the Mediterranean earlier in 2021. French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has left Toulon for a deployment in the Persian Gulf via the eastern Mediterranean in mid-February. American aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower conducted an exercise with the French helicopter carrier Tonerre off Greece in March and, in May, British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth embarked on a maiden voyage to the Indian Ocean via the Mediterranean, where it will hold exercises with Charles de Gaulle.

On 25 June 2021, two anti-ship interceptors MiG-31K, armed with Kinzhal missiles were deployed to Khmeymim airbase for the first time and fired Kinzhal in an exercise the same day. They participated in a large-scale anti-ship exercise, which included cruiser Moskva, frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov and submarines Stary Oskol and Rostov-on-Don, three bombers Tu-22M3, as well as anti-submarine aircraft Il-38 and Tu-142.

The newest air defence system S-500 was reportedly tested at Khmeymim airbase and obtained a lock on a F-35 fighter from the HMS Queen Elizabeth. The exercise included rocket fire 30 km away from the HMS Queen Elizabeth. The exercise took place during the deployment of the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to the Eastern Mediterranean and have coincided with aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower reentering the Mediterranean Sea after three months in the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal on 1 July.

On 16 November, British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth reentered the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Since the only Russian large surface combatant present in the area Admiral Grigorovich was in the western Mediterranean Sea, taking part in Russo-Algerian naval exercise between 16 and 17 November, it's unclear whether Russia sent any ship at all to shadow the aircraft carrier, except for the airplanes. On 23 November, Admiral Grigorovich was already reported off Tartus.

2022

In 2022, the Russian Navy operated in the Adriatic Sea for the first time since 1995 Volk's deployment amid US bombardment of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In late July, destroyer Admiral Tributs operated off Šibenik, intelligence ship Vasily Tatishchev operated near island Palagruža, cruiser Varyag operated near Durrës, while frigate Admiral Grigorovich remained just outside the Adriatic Sea. As the US carrier Truman was located in the Adriatic Sea at the same time, there were reports in media about Russian warships simulating blocking the US carrier in the Adriatic Sea.

In August 2022, Russia deployed Severodvinsk to the Mediterranean Sea, making it the first Russian nuclear submarine in the Mediterranean since Kursk and Tomsk in 1999.

Role in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

In conjunction with a build-up of Russian forces around Ukraine and in Belarus, Russia began to reinforce the task force in the Mediterranean toward the end of 2021. The principal movements involved the deployment of two Slava-class cruisers - Marshal Ustinov from the Northern Fleet and Varyag from the Pacific Fleet - to the Mediterranean, together with additional escorts. At the same time, the submarine Rostov Na Donu returned to the Black Sea from the Mediterranean just prior to the outbreak of hostilities. The movements strengthened Russian anti-surface group capabilities in the Mediterranean prior to the outbreak of war. Simultaneously, Bastion-P anti-ship missile batteries were installed at the Russian base in Syria to improve its defensive capabilities.

On 28 February 2022, four days after the outbreak of hostilities, Turkey indicated that it was closing the Dardanelles Straits to all foreign warships for the duration of the conflict. Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, argued that the move was consistent with terms of the Montreaux Convention of 1936. An exception would be allowed for Russian ships returning from the Mediterranean to Black Sea bases where they were registered. The move limited Russia's ability to reinforce its naval units in the Mediterranean from the Black Sea though it also effectively confined NATO naval forces to the Mediterranean.

Commanders

  • Captain of the First Rank  [ru] (2013–2014)
  • Captain of the First Rank Aleksandr Okun (2015–2016)
  • Captain of the First Rank Pavel Yasnitsky (2016–?)
  • Captain of the First Rank Pavel Prosekov (interim) (2020–present)

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The permanent task force of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea Russian Postoyannoe operativnoe soedinenie Voenno morskogo flota Rossijskoj Federacii v Sredizemnom more is a task force of the Russian Navy responsible for projecting Russian power in the Middle East through the Mediterranean Sea Permanent task force of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean SeaActive2013 presentCountry RussiaAllegiance Russian Armed ForcesBranch Russian NavyRoleNaval warfare Amphibious warfareSize15 warshipsHeadquartersMSTP in Tartus Sevastopol SeveromorskEngagementsSyrian Civil War Russian intervention CommandersCurrent commanderCaptain 1st rank Pavel Prosekov interim The Soviet Navy s 5th Operational Squadron had fulfilled a similar role from its formation in 1967 to its deactivation on 31 December 1992 The present permanent task force was established in 2013 In September 2013 the Russian Ministry of Defence re established a fleet in the Mediterranean using a combination of ships from the Black Sea Fleet and Northern Fleet stationed in Syria It has been reported to comprise 15 warships and auxiliary vessels with vessels from the Baltic Fleet also providing contingents for operations in the region Component Vessels2020 As of 2020 Russian naval units in the Mediterranean regularly included 2 Improved Kilo class submarines drawn from the Black Sea Fleet ostensibly en route for maintenance in the Baltic to comply with provisions of the Montreux Convention but remaining for prolonged periods in the Mediterranean Up to 2 nuclear powered submarines drawn from the Northern Fleet when deployed Major surface combatants drawn from the Black Sea Fleet and on rotation from the Northern or Baltic Fleets Light Corvettes Offshore Patrol mine countermeasures Vessels principally drawn from the Black Sea Fleet Ropucha class and Alligator class landing ships principally from the Black Sea Fleet but on occasion may also be drawn from other fleets providing logistic support and re supply for the Russian naval facility in Tartus Support vessels and specialist auxiliary vessels and Light patrol anti saboteur vessels for security at the Tartus naval facility Naval units can be supported by aircraft operating from the Khmeimim Air Base in Syria Units deployed have included Tu 22M3 Backfire bombers as well as Su 24s Su 35s MiG 31s and Tu 142MK and Il 38 anti submarine warfare aircraft 2022 During 2022 known Russian naval forces deployed with the task force reportedly included two Improved Kilo class submarines Novorossiysk B 261 and Krasnodar B 265 Novorossiysk redeployed to the Baltic for maintenance as of September 2022 at least one Russian nuclear powered submarine later reported to be the Yasen class submarine Severodvinsk entered the Mediterranean in August 2022 two Slava class cruisers Varyag and Marshal Ustinov Marshal Ustinov was reported to have left the Mediterranean in August 2022 likely returning to her home base on the Kola Peninsula while Varyag departed the Mediterranean in October via the Suez canal likely returning to the Pacific two Udaloy class destroyers Admiral Tributs and Vice Admiral Kulakov Vice Admiral Kulakov departed the Mediterranean in company with Marshal Ustinov late August 2022 while Admiral Tributs departed the Mediterranean in company with Varyag in October 2022 the frigate Admiral Kasatonov departed the Mediterranean March 2023 the frigate Admiral Gorshkov entered the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal April 2023 the frigate Admiral Grigorovich departed the Mediterranean for the Baltic April 2023 the Steregushchiy class corvettes Soobrazitelny and Stoikiy entered the Mediterranean in October 2022 departed the Mediterranean for the Baltic April 2023 the Buyan M class corvette Orekhovo Zuyevo Additional mine warfare units auxiliaries 2023 The Russian missile corvette Mercury 734 which is the fifth ship in Project 20380 built at the Severnaya shipyard visited the in August 2023 This visit heralded increased collaboration between governments Russia hopes to invest the Sahel region by this means Russia began a gradual withdrawal of its main warships from the Mediterranean since summer 2022 As of 15 October 2023 the number of Russian warships was six in October 2023 As of then it included two missile corvettes one anti submarine warfare boat one reconnaissance ship one supply tanker and one floating shipyard One analyst concluded that Russia no longer considers the prospect of the group s passing through the Turkish Straits realistic HistoryBetween December 2007 February 2008 the Russian Navy made the first large deployment to the Mediterranean Sea in 15 years The task force included Northern Fleet s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov destroyers Admiral Levchenko and Admiral Chabanenko and Black Sea Fleet s cruiser Moskva Vice Admiral Nikolai Maksimov the Northern Fleet commander said during the operations that After this visit to the Mediterranean and France the first in 15 years we will establish a constant presence in the region In 2013 the Russian naval presence in the Mediterranean Sea was formed by Black Sea Fleet s cruiser Moskva 5 July 12 July and Northern Fleet s destroyers Vice Admiral Kulakov 4 June 17 July and Severomorsk January June With the start of the military operation of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria on 30 September 2015 the formation took part in this operation covering the airborne forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria and the Khmeimim Air Base at which it is deployed The main objective of the formation was to ensure the activities of the Russian troops in Syria Presently it continues to facilitate and replenish Russian forces stationed there and also help out with any search and rescue operations in its area of responsibility 2013 In September 2013 the permanent task force was formed It was temporarily strengthened by Moskva 11 September 18 November Northern Fleet s heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy 2 November 8 May 2014 and Pacific Fleet s cruiser Varyag 2 November unknown and destroyer Admiral Panteleyev 2 November November 2014 In 2014 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Black Sea Fleet s cruiser Moskva 6 September 18 January 2015 Northern Fleet s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov 10 January 8 May heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy 2 November 2013 8 May 2014 destroyers Admiral Levchenko 10 January 30 June Vice Admiral Kulakov 28 April December and Severomorsk 28 November 10 April 2015 and Baltic Fleet s frigate Yaroslav Mudry August 16 February 2015 2015 In 2015 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Black Sea Fleet s cruiser Moskva 6 September 2014 18 January 1 June 18 August and 25 September 9 January 2016 and Northern Fleet s destroyers Severomorsk 28 November 2014 10 April 2015 and Vice Admiral Kulakov November 25 March 2016 and Baltic Fleet s frigate Yaroslav Mudry August 2014 16 February 2015 2016 In 2016 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Black Sea Fleet s cruiser Moskva 25 September 2015 9 January 2016 Pacific Fleet s cruiser Varyag 3 January 2016 spring Baltic Fleet s frigate Yaroslav Mudry 11 June 9 October and Northern Fleet s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy both 26 October 20 January 2017 and destroyers Severomorsk 26 October 24 May 2017 and Vice Admiral Kulakov November 2015 25 March 2016 and 26 October 6 December The mainstay of the task force were Black Sea Fleet s frigates Ladny 5 May 10 June Pytlivy 25 May 1 July and 6 August 28 November and Admiral Grigorovich May 9 June and 24 September 6 October as well as destroyer Smetlivy 7 March 9 June and 25 October 5 March 2017 Between October 2016 January 2017 the Russian Navy intervened in the Syrian Civil War during the Battle of Aleppo deploying a carrier strike group centered around the Northern Fleet s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov which included heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy destroyers Severomorsk and Vice Admiral Kulakov and likely a nuclear submarine The Admiral Kuznetsov s airwing composed of 6 8 Su 33s and 4 MiG 29Ks flew missions in Syria A Su 33 and a MiG 29K were lost due to malfunctions of the arresting wires with pilots being safely rescued 2017 In 2017 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet s aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov heavy cruiser Pyotr Velikiy both 26 October 2016 20 January 2017 and destroyers Severomorsk 26 October 2016 24 May 2017 and Vice Admiral Kulakov 8 August 4 November as well as Baltic Fleet s corvettes Soobrazitelny and Boikiy 29 October December 2018 In 2018 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet s cruiser Marshal Ustinov 11 August 12 November and destroyer Severomorsk 11 August 3 May 2019 as well as Baltic Fleet s frigate Yaroslav Mudry 26 April October Between 1 8 September the largest Russian post Cold war naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea was conducted Dubbed Ocean shield it was the first iteration of Ocean shield exercises which were in the next two years held in the Baltic Sea 26 ships 2 submarines and 34 aircraft were included Among participants were cruiser Marshal Ustinov destroyers Smetlivy and Severomorsk frigates Admiral Grigorovich Admiral Essen Admiral Makarov Pytlivy and Yaroslav Mudry corvettes Vishny Volochyok Grad Sviyazhsk and Veliky Ustyug and conventional submarines Kolpino and Velikiy Novgorod Aircraft present included Tu 160 bombers Tu 142 and Il 38 anti submarine aircraft and Su 33 and MiG 29K maritime fighters This was the largest Russian naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea of the post Cold War era and the largest Russian post Cold War naval exercise in the far sea zone In terms of distant location and number of capital ships participating it s comparable only to June 2021 exercises of the Pacific Fleet off the Hawaii islands 2019 In 2019 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet s cruiser Marshal Ustinov 22 August 30 October and 18 December 28 January 2020 destroyers Vice Admiral Kulakov December 2019 January 2020 and Severomorsk 11 August 2018 3 May 2019 and frigate Admiral Gorshkov 10 20 March 2020 In 2020 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Northern Fleet s cruiser Marshal Ustinov 18 December 2019 28 January 2020 and destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov December 2019 January 2020 and 6 August 8 November as well as Baltic Fleet s frigate Yaroslav Mudry March April The mainstay of the Squadron were Black Sea Fleet s frigates Admiral Grigorovich 28 February 26 June and 29 December 2020 8 May 2021 Admiral Essen 21 December 2019 11 April and 29 September 28 December and Admiral Makarov 28 February 11 April and 24 June 19 October 2021 In 2021 the task force was temporarily strengthened by Baltic Fleet s corvette Stoikiy 29 December 2020 19 April 2021 Northern Fleet s frigate Admiral Kasatonov 14 January 1 April and destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov 18 August 23 September and Black Sea Fleet s cruiser Moskva 18 June 5 July In the summer corvette Gremyashchiy and submarines Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky and Volkhov transited the Mediterranean Sea on their way from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean The mainstay of the Squadron were Black Sea Fleet s frigates Admiral Grigorovich 24 December 2020 8 May 2021 and 28 October Admiral Makarov 2 May 13 August and Admiral Essen 18 June 5 July and 7 August 30 October On 25 May 2021 three Tu 22Ms maritime bombers were deployed to the Khmeymim airbase in Syria for the first time The deployment took place after a significant boost in NATO amphibious capability in the Mediterranean earlier in 2021 French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has left Toulon for a deployment in the Persian Gulf via the eastern Mediterranean in mid February American aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower conducted an exercise with the French helicopter carrier Tonerre off Greece in March and in May British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth embarked on a maiden voyage to the Indian Ocean via the Mediterranean where it will hold exercises with Charles de Gaulle On 25 June 2021 two anti ship interceptors MiG 31K armed with Kinzhal missiles were deployed to Khmeymim airbase for the first time and fired Kinzhal in an exercise the same day They participated in a large scale anti ship exercise which included cruiser Moskva frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov and submarines Stary Oskol and Rostov on Don three bombers Tu 22M3 as well as anti submarine aircraft Il 38 and Tu 142 The newest air defence system S 500 was reportedly tested at Khmeymim airbase and obtained a lock on a F 35 fighter from the HMS Queen Elizabeth The exercise included rocket fire 30 km away from the HMS Queen Elizabeth The exercise took place during the deployment of the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to the Eastern Mediterranean and have coincided with aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower reentering the Mediterranean Sea after three months in the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal on 1 July On 16 November British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth reentered the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal Since the only Russian large surface combatant present in the area Admiral Grigorovich was in the western Mediterranean Sea taking part in Russo Algerian naval exercise between 16 and 17 November it s unclear whether Russia sent any ship at all to shadow the aircraft carrier except for the airplanes On 23 November Admiral Grigorovich was already reported off Tartus 2022 In 2022 the Russian Navy operated in the Adriatic Sea for the first time since 1995 Volk s deployment amid US bombardment of Bosnia and Herzegovina In late July destroyer Admiral Tributs operated off Sibenik intelligence ship Vasily Tatishchev operated near island Palagruza cruiser Varyag operated near Durres while frigate Admiral Grigorovich remained just outside the Adriatic Sea As the US carrier Truman was located in the Adriatic Sea at the same time there were reports in media about Russian warships simulating blocking the US carrier 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