Interesting naval movements (and more) in the Western Mediterranean

The Russian Navy multipurpose missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov has made a business call at the port of Oran in Algeria, the press office of Russia’s Northern Fleet reported on Friday.

“Today a Northern Fleet naval group led by the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov accomplishing long-distance deployment missions has made a business call at the port of Oran of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria,” the press office said in a statement.

The Russian missile frigate has arrived at the port of Oran together with the medium sea tanker Akademik Pashin. The visit by Russian naval sailors will last several days, the press office said.

Meanwhile, the Spanish Navy frigate Victoria (F82) has conducted several maneuvers west of the Algerian city. In the same area, a USN Boeing P-8A from NAS Sigonella has also arrived.

It was not possible to monitor all phases of the Poseidon’s mission because the last part was not tracked, but it most likely flew over the area where the Spanish frigate operated late in the morning.