Russia deploys missile carrier in Black Sea: How many Kalibr missiles are aboard
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Russia has deployed the frigate Admiral Essen to the Black Sea for rotation. Currently, the occupants have 8 Kalibr missiles on standby, according to the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine.
"A naval missile carrier has been deployed to the Black Sea for combat duty by the enemy," the statement reads.
The report specifies that this refers to the frigate Admiral Essen, which can be equipped with 8 Kalibr missiles.
"The level of missile threat remains consistently high," added the Southern Defense Forces.
Number of remaining missiles in Russia
According to General Major Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, there are currently at least 585 missiles (excluding the Kh-22) in Russia that can strike at distances of over 500 kilometers. These missiles are frequently used by the occupiers to target various regions of Ukraine.
He also noted that in August, the Russians planned to launch approximately 118 missiles, including Kinzhal, Iskandr-M, Iskandr-K, Kalibr, Kh-101, and modified Kh-22 (Kh-32).
Previously, the head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, announced that the missiles used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine on the night of August 15 had been manufactured in April and contained 30 foreign microchips.
