As of 8:00 a.m. Sunday, Russia has only one ship on combat duty in the Black and Azov Seas, the Ukrainian military said in a message posted on social media. Also, it is not a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles.
“Instead, the Russians have two ships in the Mediterranean that are said to be equipped with eight Kalibr missiles,” the post added.
The Black Sea Fleet is clearly weakened. A ship in war service on two seas
In addition, the Ukrainian Navy noted that as a result of defensive operations in the Black Sea, the mission of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was significantly hampered. This is especially noticeable when it comes to missile equipment.
Spokesman of the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Bledenchuk The Black Sea Fleet had about 80 units at the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. – Of these, 30-35 large warships, with their long range, as well as landing craft, submarines, patrol boats, minesweepers – all armed, were a real threat. Currently, 25 different units have been destroyed and 15 are under repair, he said.
The ships were considered “invincible”. Russia has recorded many losses
Also, the Union, citing Pledenchuk, said Russian ships of the Black Sea Fleet have been cut off from Sevastopol and are still controlled by Russia, where their main logistics base in the Black Sea is located. – Enemy ships are forced to quickly reach the coast of Sevastopol, Quickly load a missile and take off – said the Navy spokesman.
He also pointed out that the operations of the Black Sea Fleet are very complicated, if not completely paralyzed.
Military analyst Julian Röpke wrote about the weak situation of the Russian fleet in Bild, recalling that the Black Sea fleet was mentioned by the Russian Federation at the beginning of the war. “Invincible”. Also, Russian forces' losses have worsened since Ukraine sank the Ivanovets missile boat.
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