Russia is moving ships capable of landing troops into the Baltic Sea from Kola/Murmansk, including an unexpected vessel.

According to open-source intel shared by @auonsson on July 7, 2024, Russia is transferring ships capable of deploying troops into the Baltic region from the Kola Peninsula and Murmansk. This movement includes at least one vessel whose presence was unexpected. Previous related observations include Russian logistics ship ADLER anchored inside Swedish waters near Höganäs in December 2025, suspected of transporting heavy weapons to Russian bases abroad. Also noted are multiple incidents of damage to undersea cables critical for Estonia's internet backbone around New Year 2026, some resulting from storm damage and others with murky details. There are references to Russian ships suspected as drone carriers involved in drone attacks disrupting operations at Copenhagen Airport in September 2025. The overall intelligence picture suggests increased maritime activity by Russia in and near the Baltic Sea involving unconventional military logistics and potential hybrid warfare tactics.