Intense aerial activity between Sardinia and Algeria. At least three aircraft have taken turns in the area to monitor the submarine Krasnodar and the tug Churov, which are heading east at a speed of around 10 knots.
This morning, an Italian Air Force ATR P-72A (reg. MM62280) took off from Sigonella Air Base, conducting a standard mission over the Sicily Channel but extending its route westward to reach the area where the Russian submarine is sailing.
16680kHz. CW. At 1205UTC Russian Naval vessel – Sliva class rescue tug Evgeniy Churov (SB-921)-RMEV-sent weather/position report indicating that it was at 37.7N 07.4E and was travelling E at 6-10 knots. pic.twitter.com/zxh0O7zCni
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Later in the morning, an ATR P-72B of the Guardia di Finanza (reg. MM62321) took off from Cagliari. During a routine mission, it also monitored the Russian submarine, flying over the area where it was navigating. Notably, it is uncommon for a Guardia di Finanza aircraft to carry out such a mission, which is more typical of military operations.
Finally, as happened yesterday afternoon, a US Navy Boeing P-8A took off from NAS Sigonella and headed to the area where the Russian submarine is located to monitor its movements.
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