Mediterranean naval cat and mouse games
❓❓Just what exactly is the #Russian MoD up by stating the USS Ross just deployed to Mediterranean?
http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/5494258
Lost in translation, mind games? or making themselves look like fools? ❓❓
The USS Ross has always been foward-deployed from Rota in the Med for a few years now. Recently called into Toulon on 19-20 August. (So I’d call that bit the Mediterranean). Not just entered but actually in it.
https://twitter.com/usnavyeurope/status/1032630469496590336?s=21
The Russian MoD also recently alluded to the USS Sullivans as being recently deployed in the Gulf, but in fact has been there since July.
The anticipation of something serious happening some time soon is being drummed up day by day.
❗️❗️The USS Carney has now exited the #BlackSea and is in the Aegean Sea heading for the Med.
https://twitter.com/yorukisik/status/1033971216405737475?s=21
Theoretically, this means 3 Arleigh Burke class DDGs in central & eastern Med:
USS Carney
USS Donald Cook
USS Ross (?)
All of which are forward-deployed from Rota and are known to ‘roam’ about the Mediterranean on their naval taskings. Not that many journalists will pick up on this or actually check the authenticity of the Russian MoD statement.
One more DDG in Gulf and one in northern Red Sea.
Plus the Russian MoD reported on B1 Lancers in Qatar. (Any substantiated confirmation?)
It seems that the “Cat and mouse games” have started on the sea, under and over it. Last time this happened, missiles strikes took place in response to the Eastern Ghouta incident.
And while you are reading this, take a pinch of salt. Rumour control is on fire.
#USNavy
#RussianNavy
#вмф