The Russian Navy’s landing ship Alexander Shabalin recently anchored in the Bay of Lübeck near the German coast, blocking traffic through the Fehmarn Strait, a commercial shipping route between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.
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The ship is anchored in a position that impacts maritime traffic in an area frequented by cargo ships.
The ship’s presence is being closely monitored by German and Danish naval forces, and is assisted by the German patrol boat Bamberg and Danish ships, as well as the German navy’s supply ship Wera. Authorities stress that Aleksandr Shabalin remains in international waters and has committed no legal violations.
Nevertheless, the Russian ship’s movements have raised concerns among authorities and local officials. Researchers and fishermen were forced to change their routes to avoid the area. The incident is also linked to a drone incident in Denmark, where the same ship was sailing with its identification system turned off.
Experts say this action could be part of a reconnaissance mission or a hybrid operation in the Baltic Sea.
source:Militarnyi | Photo: X @DI313_ | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
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
