A Russian naval amphibious ship, the Alexander Shabalin, recently anchored near the Bay of Lübeck, just off the German coast, creating obstacles on the commercial route through the Fehmarnbelt, which connects the Baltic Sea with the North Sea.
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The vessel is positioned in a way that disrupts shipping traffic in the area, which is often used by cargo ships.
The ship’s presence is closely monitored by German and Danish naval units, including the German patrol ship Bamberg and a Danish vessel, supported by the support ship Werra, sent by the German navy. The authorities stress that Alexander Shabalin is in international waters, and is therefore not breaking any laws.
Still, the movements of the Russian ship are raising concerns among authorities and local workers. Scientists and fishermen have already had to change their routes to avoid the area. The incident is also linked to a recent case involving a drone in Denmark, when the same ship sailed with its identification system switched off.
Experts believe that this operation may be linked to reconnaissance activities or possible hybrid measures in the Baltic Sea.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @DI313_ | This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editors
A Russian landing ship, Alexander Shabalin, has been stationed at the entrance to Lübeck Bay for several days, closely watched by German maritime police and the navy. Experts believe Moscow is signaling its presence near key transport routes, possibly acting as a shield for its… pic.twitter.com/REPx9ZAFTd
— Defense Intelligence (@DI313_) October 24, 2025
🇩🇰 Off the coast of Denmark, the Russian warship has been spotted
The landing ship Alexander Shabalin has been loitering near Denmark’s coast for several days, having turned off its tracking system.
Its presence coincides with a series of drone provocations that have already… pic.twitter.com/eY5lklopks
— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) September 26, 2025
