17 Oct 2026
Russian frigates are passing the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles on their way to Meditarrenean
Russian Black Sea Fleet frigates are passing the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles on their way to the Mediterranean, where another ship of this type is already waiting for them, TASS reports according to the official information distributed by the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
"Two frigates began passing the straits simultaneously in order to move to the Mediterranean," the official release says. "Fregates Admiral Makarov and Admiral Grigorovich equipped with high-precision weapons like Kalibr-NK missile systems, are conducting a planned relocation from Sevastopol to a distant zone, where they will join the permanent naval group of the Russian Navy in the Meditarrenean," says the message.
It is also reported that the ships conducted series of exercises in the Black Sea during the relocation.
The ships are new series from the project 11356R/M (aka 11357). These are multifunctional frigate series designed to engage ships and vessels and other surface targets. Each of the ships has eight missile launchers for Kalibr-NK missiles. The are also equipped with air defense and artillery systems like Shtil-1 and AK-630M, as well as 100 mm universal artillery systems, torpedo and bomb launchers. They are also equipped with helipads for Ka-27 or Ka-31 anti-sub helicopers.
Latest news
Latest newsBulgaria Asks NATO to Strengthen Its Defences Amid Black Sea Threats: Sofia Fears Growing Risks to Maritime Shipping
16.Oct.2026
Black Sea Shipping Risks Threaten Bulgaria’s 5 Million Tonnes of Wheat Exports
15.Oct.2026
Georgia’s Foreign Funding and Political Ban Laws Draw Criticism from the Venice Commission
15.Oct.2026
Kazakhstan Promotes a Caspian Green Energy Corridor: Astana Seeks New Routes to the European Market
14.Oct.2026
Inflation in Romania Accelerates to 6.61%: Rising Prices Increase Pressure on Households and the Economy
13.Oct.2026
Can Europe Protect the International Criminal Court from Trump’s Sanctions?
13.Oct.2026
Georgia’s Constitutional Court Continues Case on Banning Opposition Parties: Political Pluralism at Stake
12.Oct.2026
Azerbaijan and Iran Step Up Security Contacts Amid Hijab Protests
12.Oct.2026
Personnel Shortages Complicate Ukrainian Forces’ Rotation: Ukraine Faces Long-Term Challenges on the Front Line
11.Oct.2026
Trump Eases Sanctions on Russian Fuel After Talks with Putin: Kyiv Fears Boost to Moscow’s War Revenues
10.Oct.2026
Putin Seeks to Strengthen Russia’s Influence in the Post-Soviet Space Through the CIS
10.Oct.2026
Russia and the South Caucasus: External Pressure, Political Competition and a Crisis of Trust
10.Oct.2026
Peaceful Settlement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Moving from Declarations to Implementation
10.Oct.2026
Moldova Ready to Accept as Many Ukrainians as Necessary if Situation Worsens This Winter
09.Oct.2026
Turkmenistan Turns Avaza into a Regional Diplomatic Hub as Caspian, Central Asian and CIS Agendas Converge
08.Oct.2026