Russia reduces number of ships in Black Sea, but leaves two missile carriers

Russia reduces number of ships in Black Sea, but leaves two missile carriers

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In the Black Sea, Russia has reduced the number of ships, but left two missile carriers with 12 Kalibr missiles on board.

According to Ukrinform, the Southern Defense Forces reported this in Telegram.

"The enemy ship group, which was deployed in the amount of 12 ships, reduced the presence of the Large landing ships by 4 units, leaving 2. The number of missile carriers has been reduced to 2. One surface and one submarine missile carrier on combat duty have 12 "Kalibrs" ready," the statement said.

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The defense forces warn that the level of missile threat from the sea remains consistently high.

As Ukrinform reported, on the afternoon of January 23, there were three missile carriers armed with 20 Kalibr missiles on combat duty in the Black Sea.

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