For several days now, a Russian ship has been patrolling international waters in the Mediterranean.

During the day yesterday, the ship stayed at the sea point where the TAP gas pipeline will pass in the Otranto Channel.

A Russian ship has traveled in recent days in the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea with an unspecified mission.

The alarm was given by the Italian media, which for two days have been talking about an unusual situation in the Mediterranean.

The ship known as “Akademik Pashin” was seen yesterday in the Otranto Channel, staying several hours in the open sea.

According to water chart verifications, the ship has stopped in the area where the Tap pipeline lines pass. This gas pipeline is considered a strategic node for the region, as it connects the Balkans with Italy.

The pipeline runs from Albania through the Otranto Canal to Italy and transports gas from Azerbaijan. What has made the situation more worrying is the model of the ship. ‘Akademik Pashin’ is a special ship that is used to supply the Russian army. Officially, it is used as a transporter for warships on long voyages.

But unofficially, this ship is also considered a spy tool to track the activity of the NATO fleet and other countries.

“Akademik Pashin” is considered one of the most modern Russian ships.

It entered service in 2020 and is believed to use some of the country’s most advanced military technology.

The ship began its journey from Syria, where Russia has had a naval base for years. It then traveled to the Mediterranean in international waters, passing near Greece and Italy. Its last position was in the Otranto Canal in front of Albania and Italy, where the TAP pipelines are also located.