Russia keeps nine ships in Black, Azov Seas, no missile carriers

Russia keeps nine ships on combat duty in the Black and Azov Seas, none of them are missile carriers.

The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"As of 10:00 a.m. on July 19, there are eight enemy ships on combat duty in the Black Sea; one enemy ship is in the Sea of Azov," the statement reads.

In addition, Russia keeps up to eight enemy ships on combat duty in the Mediterranean, including one Kalibr cruise missile carrier with a total volley of up to 16 missiles.

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