A Russian warship, the Boikiy naval corvette, is recently observed escorting the Baltic Leader, a cargo vessel allegedly transporting arms for the conflict in Ukraine. This escort mission occurred in the early hours of March 3, as the Boikiy, armed with sailors manning machine guns, moved through the English Channel accompanied by Royal Navy and Belgian Navy vessels.
The Baltic Leader has a controversial history, previously sanctioned by the USA in 2022 for its involvement in arms transport. It reportedly carries military hardware from a Russian base in Syria, a location known for the storage of Kremlin equipment. Analysts suggest that such shipments could significantly enhance Russia’s military capabilities in Ukraine, presenting a potential risk for Ukrainian forces aiming to disrupt these supplies.
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