Media reported about the accompaniment of the Russian submarine a US cruiser
Missile submarine of the Russian Navy “Krasnodar” went to the Mediterranean sea under escort of the American missile cruisers of the “Ticonderoga”. About it reports “Interfax” with reference to the British sites.
According to the Agency, under the “close supervision” of the Russian submarine on the surface passed the Cape of Europe, located in the South of the Peninsula of Gibraltar.
Earlier, on may 8, the British ship Somerset was accompanied by Russian submarine “Krasnodar” during its passage through the English channel. As the commander of the Somerset Tim berry, patrolling sea in UK waters and beyond — “one of the key tasks of the Royal Navy”.
In addition, the commander called the support of foreign ships, including the submarine “Krasnodar”, scheduled event aimed at the protection of great Britain.
As reported by The Telegraph, Navy UK regularly accompanied by Russian ships through the channel. However, according to the publication, in recent years support has become a “different level” after the deterioration of relations between Russia and the West.