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On March 17, 2025, the Danish warship 'Esbern Snare' was on a surveillance mission, closely following two Russian landing ships, notably the 'Aleksandr Otrakovski.' This Russian vessel was observed sailing south of Bornholm, heading westward. The origins and intentions behind this operation remain ambiguous, particularly as military activities in Syria have officially concluded since December 2024. These Russian ships are outfitted with substantial anchors, designed to facilitate their departure during amphibious operations. However, the frequent discovery of anchor traces linked to severed undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised red flags. Consequently, both German and Danish authorities have heightened their scrutiny of the Russian Navy's large tank landing ships. Maritime regulations stipulate a defined corridor for Russian vessels transiting the North and Baltic Seas. Unfortunately, this route runs perilously close to critical wind farms and various power and data cables belonging to Denmark. In response, the Danish Navy has intensified its watchfulness over the 'Aleksandr Otrakovski,' deploying a frigate from Korsør to escort the ship from Bornholm. Simultaneously, the German task force vessel 'Bamberg' was engaged in monitoring the Russian vessel off Rügen. Employing night vision technology, these units maneuvered behind the landing ship to gain visual confirmation of the anchor located at the stern. As the operation progressed off the Fehmarn Belt, the 'Bamberg' was relieved by the task force vessel 'Bayreuth,' while the patrol boat 'Rota-P 525' assumed the responsibilities of the 'Esbern Snare' on the Danish side. According to updates from the Federal Police, there have been no reported incidents during these observations. The Russian landing craft passed Puttgarden on Fehmarn on February 18 at 6 a.m., marking this as the third Russian naval vessel tracked in the area within just a few days. Earlier, on March 13, the destroyer 'Severomorsk' and the research vessel 'Admiral Vladimirsky'—suspected of engaging in hybrid warfare tactics—were also shadowed. Looking ahead, additional Russian units are anticipated in these waters on March 20, including the landing craft 'Ropucha' and the 'Aleksandr Shabalin,' which has been monitored by the Federal Police ship 'Potsdam' since the morning of March 18, west of Sylt. Notably, this current situation sees three of the Federal Police's seven ships actively engaged with the Russian Navy, underscoring the cooperative efforts of local and international authorities to manage these ongoing maritime challenges. For further insights and visuals related to this developing story, please refer to the complete report available at: https://www.kn-online.de/schleswig-holstein/russlands-marine-beschaeftigt-bundespolizei-zeitgleich-auf-nordsee-und-ostsee-SX264H6GIZBGBHD42VI3K7AL5I.html