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Russia deploys Kalibr missile carrier to Black Sea: Total strike capacity revealed

Russia deploys Kalibr missile carrier to Black Sea: Total strike capacity revealed Illustrative photo: Russia keeps one missile carrier in the Black Sea (GettyImages)

A Russian carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles is on combat duty in the Black Sea on June 14, according to the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian Navy.

According to the military, as of 6:00 a.m., one enemy vessel is present in the Black Sea, with a total volley capacity of up to six missiles.

There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov. In the Mediterranean Sea, however, there are three enemy vessels, one of which is a Kalibr cruise missile carrier with a total volley capacity of up to eight missiles.

During the past day, in Russia’s interests, the following vessel movements were recorded through the Kerch Strait:

  • Toward the Black Sea: 6 vessels, 4 of which continued on toward the Bosporus Strait;

  • Toward the Sea of Azov: 6 vessels.

Night attack on Zaporizhzhia on June 14

As a reminder, Russia launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported at least five direct hits, which sparked several fires.

Vehicles and civilian infrastructure were damaged, including a humanitarian facility, a store, and a bus stop. Windows were shattered in several apartment buildings.

Two police officers were injured in the night attack. The enemy launched 14 Shahed-type strike drones at the city.