Russia Pulling Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov from Mediterranean
Russia is recalling the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov from the Eastern Mediterranean and sending the ship back to its homeport…
Second Russian Carrier-based Fighter Crashes, Pilot Safe
A second Russian fighter has crashed attempting to land on the carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, according to a Monday statement from…
Russians Blame MiG-29K Crash on Broken Arrestor Cable, Catastrophic Engine Failure
A combination of faults on Russia’s carrier and an unexpected total engine shutdown led to a Russian pilot ditching his…
Ship-launched Russian Cruise Missile Strike Part of New Aleppo Offensive
Cruise missiles fired from Russia’s newest frigate were part of the combined Syrian, Russian push into Aleppo, a U.S. defense…
Russian Carrier-based MiG-29K Fighter Crashes in Mediterranean; Shows Potential Gaps in Capability
A fighter assigned to the Russian carrier operating in the Eastern Mediterranean crashed during a landing approach on Sunday, a…
Official: Russians Flying Armed Sorties From Carrier Over Syria; Massive Strikes Likely Soon
THE PENTAGON — Armed Russian fighters have sortied from carrier Admiral Kuznetsov for flights over Syria ahead of an anticipated…
Russian Carrier Group Could Launch Syria Strikes This Week
Russia could launch airstrikes from its carrier operating in the Eastern Mediterranean to targets in Syria sometime this week, a…
Analysis: Russian Carrier Deployment to Syria is Propaganda, not Practical
The Russian navy has deployed the core of its Murmansk-based Northern Fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean to participate in the…
Opinion: Finding Common Interests with the Russians in Syria
The increased presence of Russian forces in Syria has added another layer of complexity to an already confusing array of…