Russian Naval Ship Heads to Syrian Port to Deliver More Military Equipment

One more Russian ship was spotted traveling through Turkish territorial waters to deliver more military equipment to the Syrian Army.

According to Yoruk Isik of the Bosphorous Observer, the Russian BSF Tapir (NATO:Alligator) class LST Nikolai Filchenkov 152 was seen traveling through the Bosphorous Strait en route to the Port of Tartus, the AMN reported.

During the trip, the Russian ship briefly encountered the Turkish Coast Guard near the Bosphorous Strait before continuing its route to Tartus.

This latest shipment marks the fourth time this year that this ship has delivered military supplies to the Port of Tartus.
    (FNA)
 16/6/18
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