The frigate of the French navy La Fayette was found on the east coast of Cyprus, specifically in the sea area off Protaras and the beach of Konnos, on Tuesday, while it will remain in the area until tomorrow, Wednesday.
Information recently transmitted by the Cyprus News Agency states that the frigate is carrying out patrols in the context of surveillance of the Eastern Mediterranean, while recently it took part in joint exercises of French and Greek navies and air forces in a sea area near Crete.
The La Fayette frigate requested and obtained permission from the Republic of Cyprus and the Ministry of Defense to remain for 24 hours in the sea area east of Cyprus, in order for its crew to conduct diving training.
In fact, according to KYPE, the frigate requested that it remain open near Protaras and the beach of Konnos, near the coast, so that its crew can dive in the specific area where there are caves.
The information of KYPE also states that on Wednesday the French warship frigate is expected to go out to sea again in order to continue its patrols in the Eastern Mediterranean.
According to the information of Famagusta.News, this is the 3.200 tonne frigate of the type "Stealth", named "Aconit", which serves general purposes.
This frigate, according to information from Famagusta.News, is based in Toulon, France, is 125 meters long and sails at a speed of 25 knots. Built on August 5, 1996, the original name was "Jauréguiberry" and belongs to the "La Fayette Class" fleet.