Turkey misses Russian ships with armaments through Bosphorus - Bloomberg

Employees of the European Intelligence Department, who tracked the SPARTA II ship, claim that he transported weapons for the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. "The passage of the ship to the Black Sea Port Novorossiysk emphasizes the efforts of the Kremlin to attract resources for invasion, which has been going on for the sixth month, since the supply lines are reduced under the pressure of the largest military campaign in Europe since World War II.

From the US and Europe, to help protect itself, Russia has to rely on its own resources to support the front forces, " - said Bloomberg. The informed interlocutor of journalists said that, according to the US Government, Russia was using trading ships for weapons transportation. Sparta II ship probably delivered military cargo from the Syrian port of Tartus, after which it was able to be identified in Novorossiysk during unloading.

In addition, according to Bloomberg, a vessel under US sanctions was able to pass through Bosphorus without any obstacles from Turkey, which is a member of NATO for its part. Officials on the conditions of anonymity in communication with journalists noted that the Kremlin, with the help of ships related to the company "defense", transported weapons on similar routes in 2021.

The Turkish official, commenting on the situation, warned that Ankara would only look after the vessels if there is a guidance from special services or suspected of committing an offense. Having suffered great losses in Ukraine, the leadership of Russia, according to Bloomberg, is looking for new military allies. In this matter, Moscow turned to Iran, trying to buy a party of combat drones.

North Korea, which recognized "L/DNR," independent "states" can also be a source for the supply of artillery tools. "Russian deliveries from Syria are likely to join general logistics, since Novorossiysk is used to replenish reserves in the neighboring Crimea . . . Russia has transferred a considerable number of troops to the Crimea in preparation for deployment in southern Ukraine.

At least eight battalion tactical groups that There were 800 to 1 000 soldiers from the Eastern Donbass, which increased the pressure on the routes of logistics. Agency's material. It is worth noting that the European Union considers the possibility of imposing sanctions against Turkey, which, according to Brussels, helps Russia to bypass international restrictions. We will remind, against the background of colossal losses in Russia formed 40 "volunteer" battalions.