Moma class (Project 861M) intelligence ship

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 1967

   Project 861 production begins

   KCHF describes the parent Project 861 survey vessels as being built in Gdansk, Poland during the 1967-1973 period, with 29 vessels completed.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: Intelligence Ship Kildin - Project 861M / Moma Class

2. Jan 1, 1970

   Kildin converted to intelligence duty

   The Kildin page says the ship was converted to intelligence service in 1970 and remained active in the Russian Navy.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: Intelligence Ship Kildin - Project 861M / Moma Class

3. Jan 1, 1989

   Liman converted to intelligence duty

   The Liman page says the ship was converted to an intelligence ship in 1989 after earlier service as a hydrographic survey vessel.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: Intelligence Ship Liman - Project 861M / Moma Class

4. Apr 27, 2017

   Liman lost in the Black Sea

   USNI reported that Liman sank after a collision in the Black Sea, and that it had recently returned from the Mediterranean after supporting Russian operations in and around Syria.

   Sources: USNI News: Sinking of Surveillance Ship Highlights Increase in Russian Navy Operations

5. Feb 11, 2025

   Kildin reported off Tartus

   Defense News reported that Kildin was still stationed and gathering intelligence off Syria's Tartus port when the ship experienced a fire at sea.

   Sources: Defense News: Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, its broadcast recorded

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