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Deep diving, original analysis and reporting on the Russian Navy and related maritime topics. Views expressed do not reflect those of my current or past employers, nor do they reflect the views of Vova (you know which one).
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
...conducted northbound transit of the Great Belt today; monitored by Danish Navy warship (MMSI 220435000)
November 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
...conducted northbound transit of the Great Belt today; monitored by Danish Navy warship (MMSI 220435000)
...Arkhangelsk returned to port today after 10-day underway period (11-20 November)
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
...Arkhangelsk returned to port today after 10-day underway period (11-20 November)
...Sarmat, towing SPK-63150, arrived in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy at some point in October then departed port on 4 November and arrived in Vladivostok on 16 November
- SPK-63150 (MMSI 273260640) joins SPK-43150 (MMSI 273546130) in Bogorodskoye Ozero south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
- SPK-63150 (MMSI 273260640) joins SPK-43150 (MMSI 273546130) in Bogorodskoye Ozero south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
...Sarmat, towing SPK-63150, arrived in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy at some point in October then departed port on 4 November and arrived in Vladivostok on 16 November
- SPK-63150 (MMSI 273260640) joins SPK-43150 (MMSI 273546130) in Bogorodskoye Ozero south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
- SPK-63150 (MMSI 273260640) joins SPK-43150 (MMSI 273546130) in Bogorodskoye Ozero south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
...west of Bornholm, Danish Navy warship (MMSI 220431000) monitoring Vitse-Admiral Paromov (IMO 9882097 | MMSI 273540370)
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
...west of Bornholm, Danish Navy warship (MMSI 220431000) monitoring Vitse-Admiral Paromov (IMO 9882097 | MMSI 273540370)
[3/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov could replenish RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar (deployed since 25 October), which was recently reported to be operating north of Scotland.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
[5/5] At a ~10-knot speed of advance, Vitse-Admiral Paromov could pass under the Great Belt Bridge during the 08:00 UTC hour on 20 November.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[5/5] At a ~10-knot speed of advance, Vitse-Admiral Paromov could pass under the Great Belt Bridge during the 08:00 UTC hour on 20 November.
[4/5] If Vitse-Admiral Paromov does deploy to the Mediterranean Sea, it could relieve RF Navy Northern Fleet Kaliningradneft-class oiler Kama, which has been deployed since 6 September.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[4/5] If Vitse-Admiral Paromov does deploy to the Mediterranean Sea, it could relieve RF Navy Northern Fleet Kaliningradneft-class oiler Kama, which has been deployed since 6 September.
[3/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov could replenish RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar (deployed since 25 October), which was recently reported to be operating north of Scotland.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[3/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov could replenish RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar (deployed since 25 October), which was recently reported to be operating north of Scotland.
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[2/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov arrived in Lomonosov on 24 September 2024 and later transferred to nearby Kronshtadt Shipyard for repairs. In late June 2025, the oiler completed dock repairs and subsequently conducted post-repair sea trials.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[2/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov arrived in Lomonosov on 24 September 2024 and later transferred to nearby Kronshtadt Shipyard for repairs. In late June 2025, the oiler completed dock repairs and subsequently conducted post-repair sea trials.
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...departed again by early evening hours following very brief (~12 hours) stopover in/near port (Baltiysk?)
November 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
...departed again by early evening hours following very brief (~12 hours) stopover in/near port (Baltiysk?)
...Vitse-Admiral Kulakov arrived near port (Baltiysk?) by midday today
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
...Vitse-Admiral Kulakov arrived near port (Baltiysk?) by midday today
Admiral Gorshkov (departed Severodvinsk today) is a good candidate for either/both of the two upcoming White Sea area closures.
Arkhangelsk (underway since 11 November) is a good candidate for the upcoming Barents Sea area closure.
Arkhangelsk (underway since 11 November) is a good candidate for the upcoming Barents Sea area closure.
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Admiral Gorshkov (departed Severodvinsk today) is a good candidate for either/both of the two upcoming White Sea area closures.
Arkhangelsk (underway since 11 November) is a good candidate for the upcoming Barents Sea area closure.
Arkhangelsk (underway since 11 November) is a good candidate for the upcoming Barents Sea area closure.
Pechenga, not Pechanga
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Pechenga, not Pechanga
...returned to port on 14 November following 78-day strategic deterrence patrol
* corrected day count [arithmetic is difficult this week for some reason :( ]
* corrected day count [arithmetic is difficult this week for some reason :( ]
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
...returned to port on 14 November following 78-day strategic deterrence patrol
* corrected day count [arithmetic is difficult this week for some reason :( ]
* corrected day count [arithmetic is difficult this week for some reason :( ]
[1/7] U.S. Coast Guard spotted RF Navy Pacific Fleet Vishnya-class intelligence collection ship Kareliya (SSV-535) operating near Oahu, Hawaii, on 29 October.
Apparently, it took an end to the U.S. federal government shutdown for the report to be released.
Apparently, it took an end to the U.S. federal government shutdown for the report to be released.
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
[7/7] Here's a comparison of timelines for Kareliya deployments near Hawaii in 2022-2023 and 2025-2026 with projected dates [in red] for future events.
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
[7/7] Here's a comparison of timelines for Kareliya deployments near Hawaii in 2022-2023 and 2025-2026 with projected dates [in red] for future events.
[6/7] If Kareliya is going to conduct a 120-day deployment this time, Pechenga will likely remain near Hawaii for a few weeks to ensure Kareliya has enough fuel and supplies to complete its operations and return to Vladivostok.
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
[6/7] If Kareliya is going to conduct a 120-day deployment this time, Pechenga will likely remain near Hawaii for a few weeks to ensure Kareliya has enough fuel and supplies to complete its operations and return to Vladivostok.
[5/7] RF Navy Pacific Fleet Dubna-class oiler Pechenga departed the Vladivostok area on 28 October and is currently located about 1,700nm west of Oahu. At an average speed of advance of 12.5 knots, the oiler would arrive there in 5.5 days. [blue line]
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November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
[5/7] RF Navy Pacific Fleet Dubna-class oiler Pechenga departed the Vladivostok area on 28 October and is currently located about 1,700nm west of Oahu. At an average speed of advance of 12.5 knots, the oiler would arrive there in 5.5 days. [blue line]
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