Evidence mounts that the six landing ships are ultimately headed toward the Black Sea and possible action against Ukraine.
Summary
- A group of Russian amphibious warfare vessels — three of which left the Baltic Sea region yesterday, preceded by another three the day before — have started to enter the English Channel.
- Multiple reports confirm that all six of the Russian Navy warships have begun their passage through the English Channel, after which they will enter the Atlantic Ocean.
- Luymes and its embarked NH90 helicopter escorted three of the Russian vessels through international waters in the North Sea, while they were en route to the Channel.
- Vitaly Nevar/TASS via Getty Images The Ropucha class landing ship Korolev during an amphibious landing exercise with the Baltic Fleet.
- The eyes of NATO navies will be fixed on the Russian Navy amphibious warfare flotilla as it continues its voyage.