TARTUS - Remains a Key Hub as Russian Ro Ro Cargo Recover Military Equipment
- RFN- OS
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Current situation
We have reached the fifth group of Vessels (Cargo - Tanker) sent to Syria by Russia for the recovery of military equipment in the former Russian Naval Base in TARTUS.
The group definitely outside the Syrian port is still composed of the Russian Cargo Vessel SPARTA IV and the Oil Tanker GENERAL SKOBELEV while a few nautical miles outside the port is the frigate Admiral GRIGOROVICH, which escorted them there.
The corvette SOOBRAZITELNIY, the VIKTOR LEONOV and the oil tanker VYAZMA are still not located. (@TiaFarris10)
Observations
Compared to the previous transfers, where the Syrian authorities put up a lot of resistance to entering the port, in this last transfer, it was much easier.
In fact, the Cargo SPARTA IV, strangely entered after a day but......its stay was only one day.
Could this be some kind of agreement to bring supplies to the Syrians?
History of reports
Cargo vessel SPARTA IV and Oil tanker General Skobelev northbound under the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark - Apr. 9, 2025.
Russian cargo vessel Sparta IV is followed by Spanish Navy patrol vessel Isla de Leon (P83) and Royal Navy ship HMS Dagger (P296), eastbound in the Strait of Gibraltar - April 17, 2025 (@jr_amon_ceuta)
Spotted on 4 May 2025, Admiral Grigorovich hanging around the port of TARTUS looks to be stopped ~17 km NW of the former naval piers. (@MT_Anderson)
Details of the activity in the port of TARTUS
The SPARTA IV docked just outside the port of TARTUS on the morning of April 26, but had already left the port by the evening of April 27.
As reported in the post by: @kattyfun1
There are no updates on the location since April 28th.
Situation in Syria
There are no official or confirmed reports of significant clashes near the port of Tartus, Syria, on April 28, 2025. However, it is important to note that the situation in Syria is very complex and information can be partial or contradictory, especially in active conflict zones such as those around TARTUS and LATAKIA.
The port of TARTUS, which hosts a Russian naval base, has been a strategic target in military operations, and there are occasional airstrikes or other military actions in the area. There have also been reports of airstrikes by Israelis or other actors involved in the Syrian conflict, aimed at destroying weapons or facilities linked to groups backed by Iran.
Comments
There is no news or updates regarding the position of the Oil Tanker GENERAL SKOBELEV (Last position: April 25, South Cyprus heading to TARTUS)
There is no news or updates regarding the position of the MV SPARTA IV.
The Ro Ro Cargo ASCALON, currently south of Crete, seems to be proceeding towards Port Said. Most likely it is headed to other ports where Russia transfers or acquires material of interest.
Track of the MV ASCALON Cargo ships MV BALTIC LEADER and PATRIA, as well as the dry cargo ship SIYANIE SEVERA left the port of Baltiysk (Kaliningrad Region) in the direction of the Mediterranean Sea together with the corvette "Boykiy" of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy.
Given the short time spent in the port of Tartus, it is unclear whether the SPARTA IV:
should return to the port of TARTUS again
waiting for the other vessels, currently in transit in the English Channel.
This would entail additional waiting time.
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