Six Russian Kalibr missile carriers deployed in Black Sea

“The aggressor continues to launch missile and air strikes on the territory of our state with the use of air-launched and sea-launched cruise missiles. On June 12, four Tu-22M3 long-range bombers launched from the waters of the Sea of ​​Azov at least three Kh-22 cruise missiles on the Ukrainian territory in Selydove and Pokrovske, Donetsk region. In addition, on June 11, up to four Kalibr sea-launched cruise missiles were fired from the Black Sea at Ukraine's civilian and military infrastructure in Ternopil region," Oleksandr Motuzianyk, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said at a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine–Ukrinform.

He noted that the main goal of the Russian command at this stage, apart from reaching the administrative borders of Luhansk and Donetsk regions, is to block Ukraine's maritime links.

“Black Sea Fleet ships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov continue to isolate the combat area, conduct reconnaissance, and support fire in Prymorsky direction. The aggressor blocks civilian shipping in the northwestern part of the Black Sea," said the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

According to him, six Russian carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with up to 36 missiles are on alert in the Black Sea.

Moreover, the threat of missile and air strikes from the territory of Belarus remains, Motuzianyk added.

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