Russia has deployed three warships in the Mediterranean Sea, each armed with Kalibr-type cruise missiles. These missiles are capable of being launched simultaneously, with a total of 26 missiles on the ships. This information was reported by the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and highlights a continued military presence in the Mediterranean despite a lack of enemy vessels in the Black and Azov Seas.
Currently, no enemy warships have been detected in the Black or Azov Seas, indicating a temporary absence of active Russian naval presence near Ukraine’s coast. Over the past 24 hours, 10 civilian vessels have passed through the Kerch Strait, which remains a key shipping route for goods entering and leaving the region. Of these, five ships were heading to the Black Sea, with two continuing their journey towards the Bosphorus, while another five vessels were heading to the Sea of Azov, two of which came from the Bosphorus.
Despite these activities, Russia continues to violate international maritime laws. The country is systematically shutting down automatic identification systems (AIS) on its ships, which contravenes the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) of 1974. This practice creates added risks for the safety of vessels navigating the region, further complicating the already tense maritime situation.
