Admiral Vladimirsky Explained

Admiral Vladimirsky (Russian: Адмирал Владимирский) is a Russian Akademik Krylov-class oceanographic research ship built in 1975.[1] [2] It has been described as a secret spy ship in Western media since 2022.[3] [4] [5] It was named after Admiral Lev Vladimirsky.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Admiral Vladimirsky" Continues Exploring Antarctica . . 31 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Expeditionary oceanographic vessels - Project 852 . RussianShips.info . 19 April 2023.
  3. News: Fastrup . Niels . Quass . Lisbeth . Ledegaard . Frederik Hugo . Russiske spionskibe forbereder mulig sabotage mod havvindmøller, gasrør og strømkabler i Danmark og Norden . . 19 April 2023 . Danish.
  4. News: Corera . Gordon . Ukraine war: The Russian ships accused of North Sea sabotage . BBC . 19 April 2023.
  5. News: Ahlskog Hou . Li-Lian . Goodwin . Allegra . Chernova . Anna . Cotovio . Vasco . Fleet of Russian Spy Ships Has Been Gathering Intelligence in Nordic Waters, Investigation Finds . April 19, 2023 . CNN . April 19, 2023.