Russian flotilla leaves the Tyrrhenian after weather delay, signaling the end of its prolonged presence east of Sardinia

After five days spent loitering east of Sardinia due to poor sea conditions, the Russian flotilla composed of cargo Sparta IV, Russian Navy tanker KAMA, and the destroyer RFS Severomorsk appears to be taking advantage of a brief improvement in the weather to leave the Tyrrhenian Sea and resume its transit toward Gibraltar.

As of now, the Italian Navy frigate ITS Spartaco Schergat (F598) is still shadowing the Russian convoy, having emitted a single plot a short while ago.

At this point, barring any surprises, the Russian ships are expected to move away from Sardinia and continue their voyage northward, ultimately heading back toward Russia.