Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenSONARROW @sonarrow.bsky.social · 05/05/2026🚨🛰 Revealing how Russian military convoy south of Italy is trying to spoof its position After 2 days of AIS black-out from 🇷🇺 convoy in Med, tanker GENERAL SKOBELEV emitted off Estonia. 🔎 Spoiler alert: she's not there. 🔎 Sat pic shows the ships right south of Italy & Malta. 👇 2186
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenSONARROW @sonarrow.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Exclusive HD satellite pic of 🇷🇺 submarine KRASNODAR in Alexandria (Egypt - مصر 🇪🇬) Last appearance of this Kilo-class was a few weeks ago, tracked by NATO-commanded 🇮🇹 ships. This port visit is much more discrete than the previous one in Algiers 🇩🇿... 4165
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Russian naval deployments during Wk 03-2026 based on #OSINT reporting. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2026/01/russ... Russian out of area deployments continue to focus on logistic operations in Africa and Middle East. Limited activity in Northern and Baltic Fleets linked to regular training.russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comRussian Naval Operations - Weekly Situation Report - Week 03/2025Overview Northern Fleet January 14 Grisha class corvette Yunga deployed to the Barents Sea for combat drills. The drills involve gunnery an... 172
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokerensaturnax1.bsky.social @saturnax1.bsky.social · 18/01/2026#NavalNews #Submarines #Shipbuilding SEVMASH shipyard is preparing to roll out the 6th Project 08851 Yasen-M/SEVERODVINSK II-class SSGN "Ulyanovsk". Her keel was laid down as a yard number 166 on July 28, 2017. Source: tass.ru/armiya-i-opk... Photo from the keel laying ceremony by SEVMASH. 3204
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Russian naval deployments during Wk 02-2026 based on #OSINT reporting. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2026/01/russ... Low regular activity possibly due to Orthodox Christmas. Out of Area activity related to possible weapon transports and long term deployment of RFS Stoiky.russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comRussian Naval Operations - Weekly Situation Report - Week 02/2025Overview Out of Area Deployments January 05 Northern Fleet Udaloy class destroyer RFS Severomorsk was observed passing the Dover Strait and ... 0123
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokerenvesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 16/12/2025#Russia #Navy #Kulakov northbound #GreatBeltBridge #GreatBelt #DK #Denmark + #RDN following Source FB #UnderBroen "Under Broen" @spectrecrouton.bsky.social @rfnosblog.bsky.social @kaptainloma.bsky.social @pa.nton.cx 183
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 19/12/2025x.com/i/status/200... It appears the submarine labelled as having a stern is just the Alrosa with her large pumpjet which is easier to spot on satellite imagery.x.com 142
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokeren🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 15/12/2025First Combat Use of Underwater Kamikaze Drones: Russian Kilo class Submarine Disabled in Novorossiysk The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has carried out a special operation in the port of Novorossiysk, marking the first-ever combat use of underwater kamikaze drones. 671604347
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenRussian Forces Spotter @tiafarris10.bsky.social · 02/12/2025🚨🚨🚨 EXCLUSIVE PHOTO 🚨🚨🚨 After escorting the tanker 🇷🇺KAMA in early November, the frigate 🇷🇺BOIKIY was spotted departing the port of🇸🇾Tartus on November 28. Is she continuing to escort 🇷🇺Russian vessels linked to the « shadow fleet »? @mrfrantarelli.bsky.social @kaptainloma.bsky.social 2135
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 02/12/2025Satellite images observed by Naval News show the Russian Navy special purpose submarine RFS Khabarovsk in the water, moored at a quay at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk 🇷🇺 By @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.comRussian Navy's Kharabovsk Special Purpose Submarine Hits the Water - Naval NewsSatellite images observed by Naval News show the Russian Navy special purpose submarine RFS Khabarovsk in the water, moored at a quay at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk 23111
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 01/12/2025On the night of November 28 the Ukrainian armed forces deployed so-called Sea Baby Unmanned Surface Vehicles in the Black Sea and specifically attacked two tankers, believed to be part of Russia’s alleged shadow fleet 🇺🇦💥🇷🇺 Analysis by @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.comUkraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Black Sea - Naval NewsOn the night of November 28 the Ukrainian armed forces deployed so-called Sea Baby Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) in the Black Sea and specifically attacked two tankers, believed to be part of Russi... 16113
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 28/10/2025Russia’s Harmony Network – Operational Strength but Strategic Weakness Analysis by @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.comRussia's Harmony Network - Operational Strength but Strategic Weakness - Naval NewsRussia might be operating a network of sonar systems in the Barents Sea designed to detect submarines. The Harmony Network appears to be an equivalent of the famous SOSUS network 2226
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokerenvesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 08/09/2025It has happened before @itamilradar.com #Itamilradar @rfnosblog.bsky.social @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.itamilradar.com/2023/04/05/t...itamilradar.comThe Kama has reappearedAt 10:40 CEST, the Russian Navy tanker Kama (MMSI: 273540290) entered the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Four days ago, we tracked the ship as it made a turn to the south in the central Red Sea but the... 173
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenH I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Not Ukrainian, but… Philippines New Filipino naval drone (USV) packed with explosives. Info here -> www.hisutton.com/Philippines-... 419726
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 01/08/2025My latest article for @navalnews.com where I focus on Russia's shift of using USV offensively and the implications for NATO maritime forces operating in the Baltic Sea. 063
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenWarshipCam @warshipcam.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Russian Navy Project 11540 Neutrashimy-class frigate RFS Neutrashimy (772) northbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark - July 27, 2025 SRC: FB- Gooby 0163
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokerenvesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 28/07/2025#GeneralSkobelev and #AIS target " #DadnaBase " nearby #Sparta @claudialanz.bsky.social @rfnosblog.bsky.social @pa.nton.cx @itamilradar.com 241
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Russian naval deployments during Wk 26-2025 based on #OSINT. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/russ... Heighted naval activity in the Baltic Fleet, possibly as a result of training cycles, and one submarine heading towards the Mediterranean.russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comRussian Naval Operations - Weekly Situation Report - Week 26/2025Weekly Overview Northern Fleet Monday June 23 Grisha class anti-submarine corvettes Snezhnogorsk and Onega of the Kola Flotilla were reporte... 16618
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 30/06/2025The escort action could be a direct response of Russia against mounting western sanctions that increasingly targets Russia’s fleet of aging and often uninsured tankers, better known as the Shadow Fleet 🇷🇺 Story by @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.comRussian Navy corvette escorts Shadow Fleet tankers in the English Channel - Naval NewsRecent naval deployments and exercises undertaken by the Russian Navy suggest that Russia has started escorting Shadow Fleet vessels... 73510
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Russian naval deployments during Wk 25-2025 based on #OSINT. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/russ... Large concentration of naval movements at the North Sea as the Russian Navy increases the escort of tankers belonging to the Shadow Fleet.russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comRussian Navy - Weekly Situation Report - Week 25/2025Weekly Overview Northern Fleet Wednesday June 18 Two Il-38 maritime patrol aircraft were deployed over the Barents Sea during an anti-submar... 46117
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenThe Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 06/06/2025Northern Fleet frigate "Admiral Kasatonov" plays key role in this week's Russian drills in the Nordic-Baltic regionthebarentsobserver.comNorthern Fleet frigate exercises in Baltic SeaThe Admiral Kasatonov plays a key role in this week's Russian drills in the Nordic-Baltic region. 1175
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 02/06/2025On May 30th, the Russian Navy launched the amphibious landing vessel RFS Vladimir Andreyev at the Yantar shipyard in the Kaliningrad Region. The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Russian Navy 🇷🇺 Story by @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.comRussia launches landing ship 'Vladimir Andreyev' at Kaliningrad - Naval NewsOn May 30th, the Russian Navy launched the amphibious landing vessel RFS Vladimir Andreyev at the Yantar shipyard in the Kaliningrad Region 0113
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenUK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 □ @ukbastard.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Russian ship attacked near Mozambique: what is known about the attack "It was attacked by two unknown vessels that did not make contact with the ship, but opened fire on it," the source explained 😆😆 www.rbc.ua/rus/news/ros...rbc.uaРосійське судно атакували біля Мозамбіку: що відомо про нападПодробиці читайте на сайті 27718
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenH I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 24/05/2025***UPDATE*** Russian oceanographic ship 'Atlantis' (K-1704 'Atlantida', IMO 8607000), apparently operating with the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery (Rosrybolovstvo), has been attacked off Mozambique on Africa's eastern coast on May 8 2 boats fired upon it Ship not on AIS since late April(?) 1018540
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 19/05/2025#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of May-19 as reported by #OSINT. A refueling point is set up near Al Hoceima, Morocco and a probable submarine deployment might take be imminent. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/05/russ... 25311
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenMarineschepen.nl @marineschepen.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Betekent verplaatsing Russische nucleaire slagkruiser Admiral Nakhimov dat proefvaart nu echt aanstaande is? Door @kaptainloma.bsky.social Meer: marineschepen.nl/nieuws/Betek...marineschepen.nlBetekent verplaatsing Russische nucleaire slagkruiser dat proefvaart nu echt aanstaande is?Kruiser Admiral Nakhimov gespot aan mysterieuze steiger. 161
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 05/05/2025#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of May-05 as reported by #OSINT. A new possible weapons runner entered the Mediterranean and Admiral Grigorovich remains stationed near #Tartus. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/05/russ... 1123
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 02/05/2025On April 23rd, the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy reported that it completed a navigation safety exercise which focused on protecting civilian maritime traffic from attacks made by UAV, USV and submarines 🇷🇺 Story by @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.com 094
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Baltic Fleet tested their intent and abilities to defend Russian civilian shipping in the #Baltic Region. The exercise came four days after #Estonia temporary detained the tanker Kiwala which is part of Russia's sanction evading Shadow Fleet. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/balt...russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comBaltic Fleet - Safety of Navigation Exercise - April 2025Daily Events April 15th The Russian ministry of defense reports that the Russian Baltic Fleet has started a naval exercise aimed to protect ... 1196
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 28/04/2025#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of Apr-28 as reported by #OSINT. Drastic reduction for submarine operations from 6 months to a mere 10 weeks. Possible rotation of surface forces with the arrival of the Soobrazitelny. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/russ...russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comRussian forces in the Mediterranean - Wk17/2025Task Force Composition As reported by OSINT at the morning of Apr-28 Weekly Brief The Improved Kilo class submarine Krasnodar departed the M... 1135
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenMassimo Frantarelli @mrfrantarelli.bsky.social · 22/04/2025[Apr. 22] MoD RF: Project 22350 frigates Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov left Severomorsk for the Barents Sea to conduct live-fire exercises. 1102
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 19/04/2025#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of Apr-19 as reported by #OSINT. One frigate left operating in the Mediterranean, focus of the task force appears to be shifting to pure intelligence collection of NATO movements. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/russ...russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.comRussian forces in the Mediterranean - Wk16/2025Task Force Composition As reported by OSINT at the morning of Apr-12 Weekly Brief The Russian task force is being reduced to one frigate ope... 27013
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenNaval News @navalnews.com · 17/04/2025What a militarized Svalbard would mean for Russia 🇳🇴 🇷🇺 An analysis by @kaptainloma.bsky.social www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...navalnews.comWhat a militarized Svalbard would mean for Russia - Naval NewsThe Russian government recently accused the Norwegian government of militarizing the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Region. According to Russian media, the Russians are concerned that the archipel... 47516
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 07/04/2025#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of Apr-05 as reported by #OSINT. Further reduction in naval capabilities with the departure of RFS Kildin. RFS Vyazma most likely refueled both frigates during the week. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/russ... 27416
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokerenitamilradar @itamilradar.com · 06/04/2025#Russia's presence in the Mediterranean suffers another significant setback www.itamilradar.com/2025/04/06/k...itamilradar.comKildin spy ship left the Mediterranean SeaOn Friday afternoon, the Russian Navy spy ship Kildin left the Mediterranean. This is significant news because the Kildin had been sailing in the Mediterranean for over a year and a half (possibly eve... 0155
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenMassimo Frantarelli @mrfrantarelli.bsky.social · 02/04/2025In the Caspian Sea, Buyan-M class corvettes "Uglich", "Velikiy Ustyug", "Grad Sviyazhsk" and Karakurt-class corvettes "Tucha", "Amur" and Gepard-class frigate "Tatarstan" performed anti-aircraft and artillery firing as part of the exercises. Details: tass.ru/armiya-i-opk... 053
Reposted by Frederik Van LokerenMassimo Frantarelli @mrfrantarelli.bsky.social · 02/04/2025MoD RF: "Scheduled aviation training flights took place at the airfield in Chernyakhovsk(Kaliningrad region). Su-24MR, Su-30SM and An-26 aircraft took part in them. The pilots practiced maneuvers, training interceptions and attacks on ground targets." 📷А. Rybalchenko vk.com/wall-5834993... 0105
Frederik Van Lokeren @kaptainloma.bsky.social · 29/03/2025#Russia's naval deployment in the #Mediterranean on the morning of Mar-29 as reported by #OSINT. Fleet oiler Vyazma observed at #Tartus and Russian crude oil deliveries taking place at #Banayas, #Syria. russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/03/russ... 27413
Reposted by Frederik Van Lokerensaturnax1.bsky.social @saturnax1.bsky.social · 29/03/2025#NavalNews Pacific Fleet Project 20380 Korvet-1/STEREGUSHCHIY-class corvette "Geroy Rossiyskoy Federatsii Aldar Tsydenzhapov" (339) visiting Indian port of Chennai, March 28, 2025. @warshipcam.bsky.social @covertshores.bsky.social @jjdroxford.bsky.social @mikeplunkett.bsky.social 0163