OPLAN-31814

[Jay]

OPLAN-31814
Security Classification: TOP SECRET

SITUATION REPORT

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In response to the recent detection of French fleet movements in the eastern Mediterranean, with the intelligence assessment intended to carry out military strikes against Syrian territory, the Russian Federal Security Council has sanctioned the immediate deployment of the Black Sea Fleet to the Syrian naval base of Tartus. This move is intended as a show of force to deter any further escalation and reaffirm Russia's commitment to supporting the legitimate Syrian government. The Russian Government has authorized Operational Plan 31814 The French fleet's intentions, as indicated by intelligence reports, was to land onto Syrian territory without the consent of Syria. These actions are viewed as hostile to the sovereignty of Syria, a long-standing Russian ally. Russian military assets are being rapidly deployed to the region, with a clear mandate to safeguard Syrian territory and prevent any foreign intervention. The primary mission is to ensure the defense of the Syrian government against any foreign aggression, particularly from the French Navy, and to demonstrate Russia's readiness to respond with proportional force to protect its strategic interests and allies in the region. The Russian Navy will be supported by Russian Forces in Syria (RUF-S), including ground and air assets. The Russian Air Force will ready two sections of Su-27 fighters for rapid air-to-sea and anti-radiation operations, while an additional Su-35 air superiority squadron will be placed on standby. The Russian Air Force will deploy a squadron of Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft to conduct long-range reconnaissance of French forces, while the Russian Navy will deploy Ka-27 helicopters to gather intelligence. RUF-S will prepare ground forces to intercept and detain any French forces if they are able to breach the interception forces. RUF-S will additionally prepare several batteries of A-222 coastal artillery systems to support naval operations if necessary.

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BELLIGERENTS

BLUFOR	OPFOR
Russian Federation	French Empire
Islamic Republic of Syria	Socialist Republic of Thailand (Possible involvement) Islamic Liberation Army of the Levant (Possible involvement) Islamic Revolutionary Guard of the Levant (Possible involvement)

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ORDER OF OPERATION

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• 6 x Grisha V Class Corvette:
  • RFS Yeysk
  • RFS Kasimov
  • RFS Povorino
  • RFS Muromets
  • RFS Suzdalets
  • RFS Aleksandrovets
  • Armament
    1. Propulsion
       1. 3 shaft, 2 M-507A cruise diesels, 20,000 shp, (2 shafts)
       2. 1 boost gas turbine, 18,000 shp, (1 shaft)
       3. Electric Plant: 1 × 500 kW, 1 × 300 kW, and 1 × 200 kW diesel sets
          1. Speed 34 knots (63 km/h; 39 mph)
          2. Range 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 10 kn (19 km/h; 12 mph)
    2. Complement 60
    3. Sensors and processing systems
       1. 1 Don-2 navigation radar
       2. 1 Strut Curve air/surface search radar
       3. 1 Pop Group SA-N-4 fire control radar
       4. 1 Muff Cob MR-103 fire control radar
       5. Bull Nose low-frequency hull-mounted sonar
       6. Elk Tail medium-frequency through-hull dipping sonar
    4. Electronic warfare & decoys
       1. Bizan-4B suite with Watch Dog intercept
    5. Armament
       1. x 1 twin SA-N-4 Gecko surface-to-air missile launcher (20 missiles)
       2. x 1 twin 57mm 70-caliber AK-725(ru) dual purpose guns
       3. x 2 RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers (96 rockets)
       4. x 2 twin 533 mm torpedo tubes
       5. x 2 depth charge racks (12 depth charges with 18 mines each)
• 4 x Slava-class Cruiser:
  • RFS Moskva
  • RFS Marshal Ustinov
  • RFS Dagestan
  • RFS Khabib Nurmagomedov
  • Propulsion COGOG: GTU M21 2 × M70 cruise gas turbines and 4 × M90 boost gas turbines, 2 cruise steam turbines, 2 exhaust gas boilers, 4 × M8KF gas turbines, 2 shafts, 130,000 shp (97,000 kW)
  • Speed 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
  • Range 6,800 nmi (12,600 km; 7,800 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
  • Complement 485 (66 Off, 419 WO/Enl), alternate information 476-529 (84 Off, 75 WO, 370 Enl)
  • Sensors and processing systems
    1. Radar: MR-800 Voshkod/Top Pair 3-D long-range air search, MR-700 Fregat/Top Steer (first two) or MR-710 Fregat-MA/Top Plate (second two) 3-D air search
    2. Sonar: MG-332 Tigan-2T/Bull Nose hull mounted LF, Platina/Horse Tail MF VDS
    3. Fire Control: 3R41 Volna/Top Dome SA-N-6 SAM control, MPZ-301 Baza/Pop Group SA-N-4 SAM control, Argument/Front Door-C SSM control
  • Electronic warfare & decoys
    1. Kol'cho suite with Gurzhor-A&B/Side Globe intercept
    2. MR-404/Rum Tub jammers
    3. Bell Crown intercept
    4. Bell Push intercept
    5. 2 PK-2 decoy RL
    6. 12 PK-10 decoy RL
  • Armament
    1. Missiles:
       1. 16 (8 × 2) P-1000 Vulcan (SS-N-12 Sandbox) anti-ship missiles
       2. 64 (8 × 8) S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) long-range surface-to-air missiles
       3. 40 (2 × 20) OSA-M (SA-N-4 Gecko) SR SAM
    2. Guns:
       1. 1 × twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual purpose guns
       2. 6 × 1 AK-630 close-in weapons systems
    3. Torpedoes and others:
       1. 2 × 12 RBU-6000 anti-submarine mortars
       2. 10 (2 × 5) 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • Aircraft carried 1 Kamov Ka-25 or Kamov Ka-27 Helicopter
• 1 x Kirov-class Battlecruiser (Modernized):
  • RFS Admiral Samir
  • Propulsion: 2-shaft CONAS, 2× KN-3 nuclear marine propulsion with 2× GT3A-688 steam turbines
    1. 140,000 shp (100,000 kW)
    2. Speed 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
  • Range 1,000 nmi (1,900 km; 1,200 mi) at 30 kn (56 km/h; 35 mph) (combined propulsion) or unlimited at 20 kn (37 km/h; 23 mph) on nuclear power
  • Complement 710
  • Sensors and processing systems
    1. Radars: (NATO reporting name):
       1. Voskhod MR-800 (Top Pair) search 3D radar, foremast
       2. Fregat MR-710 (Top Plate) 3D search radar, main mast
       3. 2 × Palm Frond navigation radar, foremast
    2. Sonar:
       1. Horse Jaw LF hull sonar
       2. Horse Tail VDS (Variable Depth Sonar)
       3. Combat Management System:
       4. Lesorub-44 combat information control system
  • Electronic warfare & decoys
    1. 2 × PK-2 Decoy dispensers (400 rockets)
  • Armament
    1. Missiles:
       1. 20 × P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
       2. 96 × S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) surface-to-air missiles
       3. 48 × S-300F Fort and 48 S-300FM Fort-M (SA-N-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM
       4. 64 × 3K95 Kinzhal (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) Lazarev, Admiral Nakhimov and Pyotr Veiliky point defense SAM
       5. 40 × OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM.
    2. Guns:
       1. 1 × twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun (2 × AK-100 100 mm/L60 DP guns in Ushakov)
       2. 6 × CADS-N-1 Kortik gun/missile system (Nakhimov, Pyotr Velikiy)
    3. Torpedoes and others:
       1. 2 × 6 RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
       2. 1 × 10 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
       3. 10 × 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes, Type 53 torpedo or RPK-2 Vyuga (SS-N-15) ASW missile
  • Aircraft carried : 3 helicopters
• 3 x Krivak-class Frigates:
  • RFS Ladnyy
  • RFS Pytlivyy
  • RFS Admiral Grigorovich
  • Propulsion: 2 shaft; COGAG
    1. 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise) 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
       1. Speed 32 knots (59 km/h)
       2. Range 4,995 nmi (9,251 km) at 14 knots (26 km/h)
  • Complement 200
  • Sensors and processing systems
    1. Radar: 1 MR-755 Fregat-M/Half Plate air/surf search
    2. Sonar: Zvezda-2 suite with MGK-345 Bronza/Ox Yoke bow mounted LF, Ox Tail LF VDS
    3. Fire control: Purga ASW combat system, 2 Drakon/Eye Bowl SSM targeting, 2 MPZ-301 Baza/Pop Group
  • Electronic warfare & decoys
    1. Start suite with Bell Shroud intercept
    2. Bell Squat jammer
    3. 4 PK-16 decoy RL
    4. 8 PK-10 decoy RL
    5. 2 towed decoys
  • Armament
    1. 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
    2. 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
    3. 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2) (Burevestnik M had 2×1 100 mm AK-100 guns)
    4. 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
    5. 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes
• 4 x Kilo-class Submarines:
  • RFS Alrosa
  • RFS Novorossiysk
  • RFS Rostov na Donu
  • Propulsion
    1. Diesel-electric propulsion
    2. 2 × 1000 kW diesel generators
    3. 1 × 5,500–6,800 shp (4,100–5,100 kW) propulsion motor
    4. 7-bladed (Project 636) propeller
    5. Speed
    6. Surfaced: 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
    7. Submerged: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
    8. Range
       1. With snorkel: 6,000–7,500 nmi (11,100–13,900 km; 6,900–8,600 mi) at 7 kn (13 km/h; 8.1 mph)
       2. Submerged: 400 nmi (740 km; 460 mi) at 3 kn (5.6 km/h; 3.5 mph)
       3. Full run: 12.7 nmi (23.5 km; 14.6 mi) at 21 kn (39 km/h; 24 mph)
  • Endurance 45 days
  • Depth:
    1. Operational: 240 m (790 ft)
    2. Maximum: 300 m (980 ft)
  • Complement 52
  • Armament
    1. 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
    2. 18 torpedoes
    3. 4 Kalibr/Club and-attack cruise missile, anti-ship missile and anti-submarine missile
    4. 24 mines
    5. 8 9K34 Strela-3 (SA-N-8 Gremlin) or 8 9K310 Igla-1 (SA-N-10 Gimlet) surface-to-air missiles
• 3 x Udaloy II-class Destroyers:
  • RFS Marshal Shaposhnikov
  • RFS Admiral Tributs
  • RFS Admiral Vinogradov
  • Propulsion 2-shaft COGAG, 2 × D090 6.7 MW and 2 × DT59 16.7 gas turbines, 120,000 hp (89 MW)
    1. Speed In excess of 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph)
    2. Range 10,500 nmi (19,400 km; 12,100 mi) at 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)
  • Complement 300
  • Sensors and processing systems
    1. Radar: MR-760MA Fregat-MA/Top Plate 3-D air search radar and MR-320M Topaz-V/Strut Pair air/surface search radar
    2. Sonar: Horse Tail LF VDS sonar and Horse Jaw bow-mounted LF sonar
    3. Fire control: 2 × MR-360 Podkat/Cross Sword SA-N-9 SAM control, 2 × 3P37/Hot Flash SA-N-11 SAM control, Garpun-BAL SSM targeting
  • Electronic warfare & decoys
    1. Bell Squat jammer
    2. Bell Shroud intercept
    3. Bell Crown intercept
    4. 2 × PK-2 decoy RL
    5. 10 × PK-10 decoy RL in later ships
  • Armament
    1. 1 × 2 AK-130 130 mm naval guns
    2. 8 (2 × 4) SS-N-22 'Sunburn' anti-ship missiles
    3. 64 (8 × 8) VLS cells for SA-N-9 'Gauntlet' surface-to-air missiles
    4. 2 × Kashtan CIWS
    5. 2 × 4 553 mm torpedo tubes for SS-N-16 'Stallion' anti-submarine missiles
    6. 2 × 10 RBU-12000 anti-submarine rocket launchers

Russian Fleet will travel KM < KN

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Ground Forces in Syria:

• Russian Land Forces - Syria (RU-S)
  • 810th Separate Naval Infantry Regiment
  • 55th Guards Mountain Motor Rifle Brigade
  • 8th Mountain Motor Rifle Brigade
  • 132nd Separate Guards Motor Rifle Gorlovka Brigade
  • 177th Marine Regiment
  • 598 Airborne Regiment
  • 237th Guards Air Assault Regiment
  • 97th Air Assault Regiment
  • 108th Guards Air Assault Regiment
  • 247th Guards Air Assault Regiment
  • Naval Frogmen GRU
  • GRU Spetsznaz
  • Support Forces
  • Utilities Forces

Not active in this operation (Russian Forces in Syria under Status of Forces Agreement)

Air Forces in Syria:

• 16th Squadron "Knight" (16-й авиаполк "Рыцарь")
  • Flight A
    • x 6 Sukhoi Su-35
      • Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon with 150 rounds
      • Missiles:
        • 6 × Kh-31A/AD
        • 3 × Kh-35U
    • x 6 Sukhoi Su-35
      • Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon with 150 rounds
      • Missiles:
        • 6 × Kh-31P/PD
        • 4 × R-73E AAMs
  • Flight B
    • x 24 Sukhoi Su-27SKM
      • Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon with 150 rounds
      • Missiles:
        • 4 × R-73E AAMs
        • 6 × R-77 BVRAAMs
  • Flight C
    • x 8 Sukhoi Su-24MR
• 23rd Squadron "Falcon" (23-й авиаполк "Сокол")
  • Flight A
    • x 1 Beriev A-50U Mainstay

Monitor foreign communications and electronic signals as well as visual intelligence gathering in the Mediterranean and surrounding regions.

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CAMPAIGN REGISTER

Operation	Objective	Status
Naval Deterrence	Deploy the Russian Black Sea Fleet to Syrian waters, particularly the Tartus naval base, to ensure the defense of Syrian territorial integrity and respond to any acts of aggression from the French or Thai forces. The fleet will conduct a show of force, with naval units ready for rapid response to potential threats.	Active
Coastal Defense	Provide patrols and air defense in Syria’s territorial waters, maintaining constant vigilance to prevent any naval incursions by enemy fleets. Deploy air and surface assets for effective deterrence.	Active

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COURSE OF ACTION​

Force Projection: The primary objective of this deployment is to send a clear message to France and any other hostile actors about Russia's commitment to protecting its allies. The Russian fleet will broadcast appropriate messages over international frequencies warning the French fleet should it attempt to approach the Russian Navy patrolling Syrian waters. The Russian Navy will also make its presence known through high-profile patrols and strategic positioning near Syria’s coastline. Naval and Aerial Integration: The Russian Navy will closely coordinate with the Russian Air Force to augment Russia's multi-domain warfare capabilities, allowing it to combat French aircraft and seavessels. The Russian Navy will be supported by AWE&C capabilities and Su-27SKM aircraft for air-to-air combat, Su-35 aircraft for air-to-sea capabilities, and Su-24MR aircraft for reconnaissance operations. Engagement Protocol: Any hostile action by French or Thai naval assets, including missile strikes or military incursions into Syrian waters, will result in immediate countermeasures. Russian naval forces, particularly the battle cruisers and Kilo-class submarines, are on standby to engage French ships or submarines with precision missiles. If provoked, Russian forces are authorized to use force proportional to the threat, ensuring that Syrian sovereignty remains intact. Escalation Prevention: The Russian fleet's show of force is intended to act as a deterrent, signaling readiness without engaging in unnecessary conflict. However, should French forces disregard Russia’s lawful orders, the Russian Forces will be permitted to respond accordingly. Rules of Engagement: Naval Commanders may exercise the inherent right to defend their vessels and the Islamic Republic of Syria against hostile acts or demonstrations of hostile intent. This includes taking necessary measures to protect personnel, equipment, and vessels. The use of force under self-defense must take into account the following four items: Hostile Intent/Act: A target can be engaged if it demonstrates hostile intent, is preparing to attack, or has committed a hostile act. Positive Identification: Before engaging a target, it must be positively identified as a legitimate military threat. Efforts must be made to avoid the misidentification of civilian vessels and personnel. Necessity: Force may only be used when absolutely necessary. Proportionality: Any use of force must be proportionate to the threat encountered. The response should be sufficient to neutralize the threat without causing unnecessary collateral damage.

 

[Jay]

SECRET
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Staff from across the Navy and Fleet Support Division had spent the last few days working extensively to ensure all ships, equipment, and aircraft were ready for their deployment that was increasingly of concern to Moscow over hostile naval maneuvers in the region.

The Servicemembers were given their customary 48 hours to manage their affairs and report for duty. At Naval Command in Sevastapol, the Russian Black Sea Fleet Command completed their final checks to see half of the fleet off to join the forces in Syria.

The vessels were fully stocked with provisions and ammunition to undertake their journey to Syria. Although a lengthy trip, the crew would be busy. With their orders given, the fleet would travel between KN < KM.

Throughout this journey, the vessels and aircraft associated with force would not enter the territorial waters or airspace of any country other than Turkiye, which in line with the Montevideo Conventions, the Russian Navy gave appropriate notice and would traverse the Bosphorous with weapons lowered and its submarines at sea level. The fleet travelled at 17 knots, and then, as directed by Turkish officials, through the Straits. Once through the Straits they would travel trough international lanes in the Aegean before making a shift towards Cyprus and then into Syria.

For the servicemembers apart of the fleet, drills regularly took place that covered fires, man overboard, water ingress, military contact, and anti-submarine. The Sailors conducted additional anti-personnel operations and maintenance checks throughout their deployment.

The Ka-27 Helicopter crews would conduct practice with anti-submarine, man overboard, and resupply functions to enhance flying hours. They generally flew in circles around the fleet. They would monitor the sky and the surface for any and all threats and unknown flying or floating objects.

Once the Ka-27 had flown through three hours, another crew for another one of the Ka-27s would perform preflight checks and take over from the Ka-27s.

When the fleet arrived in Syria, it would refit and refuel before joining the fleet to maintain surveillance across the Syrian Coastline in support of Syria.

 

[Adem]

While the new government in Turkey was sympathetic to the Syrian opposition, it was not yet in any position to defy international conventions previous governments had agreed to. As such the Russians would be given passage following the normal procedures, their composition was however documented for possible use by the MIT.

Jay