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Russia reduces number of missile carriers in Black Sea: Kalibr salvo may reach 24 units

17 March, 2023 Friday
12:35

As of the morning of March 17, Russia keeps 4 Kalibr cruise missile carriers on combat duty in the Black Sea, potentially carrying up to 24 missiles

This was reported by Vladyslav Nazarov, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Southern Military Command.

The spokesman said that the Russian army continues to maneuver and conduct a search operation in the Black Sea, keeping 19 ships on combat duty.

"The number of missile launchers has been reduced to 4. As before, there are 2 submarines. The total volley of Kalibr missiles may reach 24 missiles," said Vladyslav Nazarov, emphasizing that the threat of a missile attack remains quite high.

  • The day before, Russia had 21 ships in the Black Sea, including 5 Kalibr cruise missile carriers, with a total volley of up to 32 missiles.

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