Ukraine May Have Left 2 Russian Frigates Unable to Launch Missiles After Novorossiysk Strike
Ukraine's latest strike may have disabled two Russian frigates in the Black Sea.
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Source diversity sample: АрміяInform · Мілітарний · TVP World · Defense.info · uatv.ua · UNITED24 Media · Kyiv Post.
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The story so far
Two Russian frigates, the Makarov and the Essen, may have been rendered unable to launch missiles after a Ukrainian strike near Novorossiysk. The attack targeted the vessels, which are key carriers of Kalibr missiles. Coverage from TVP World and Kyiv Post focuses on the potential impact on Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea.
The UNITED24 Media and uatv.ua outlets report that the strike was carried out by Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The strike is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to disrupt Russian supply lines and naval operations in the region. Defense.info coverage details how Ukraine's USV Wolfpacks are being used to target Russian vessels, potentially strangling Russia's Crimean lifeline.
However, the extent of the damage and the frigates' operational status are not yet confirmed. The Russian Ministry of Defense has not yet commented on the incident.
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Who reported it (7)
- «MoLoChKa» Continues: Unmanned Systems Forces Hit Another 12 Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels in the Black and Azov Seas АрміяInform · 1d ago
- Russia May Have Lost Two Kalibr Missile Carriers Мілітарний · 1d ago
- Ukraine says latest strike cripples two Russian Black Sea warships TVP World · 1d ago
- Wolves Without a Navy: How Ukraine's USV Wolfpacks Are Strangling Russia's Crimean Lifeline Defense.info · 1d ago
- The Makarov and Essen Hit: Ukrainian NAVY Spokesman Exposes Russia's Defeat Near Novorossiysk uatv.ua · 1d ago
- Russia May Have Lost Two Key Kalibr Missile Carriers in Novorossiysk Strike UNITED24 Media · 1d ago
- Ukraine May Have Left 2 Russian Frigates Unable to Launch Missiles After Novorossiysk Strike Kyiv Post · 1d ago
The obvious questions
Which Russian frigates were targeted in the strike?
The Makarov and the Essen.
What type of missiles do the frigates carry?
Kalibr missiles.
What method did Ukraine use to carry out the strike?
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).
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