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Russia increases number of warships in Black Sea, including missile carrier

Russia increases number of warships in Black Sea, including missile carrier Admiral Makarov frigate (photo: wikipedia.org)

Russia has increased the number of warships in the Black Sea to 13. Among them is a missile carrier, reported the Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine.

"Despite the storm, the enemy has increased the naval grouping in the Black Sea to 13 units, including 5 large amphibious assault ships and 1 surface missile carrier," the statement said.

It is emphasized that the Admiral Makarov frigate, equipped with up to 8 Kalibr missiles, has been put on combat duty.

"Pay close attention to air raid warnings. Do not panic, but be on the alert," the Defense Forces called.

Large-scale shelling of Ukraine

On the morning of January 13, the Russian occupiers massively attacked Ukraine with missiles of various types. It is known that the invaders fired cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft, as well as aerial ballistic Kinzhals from MiG-31K fighters.

Explosions were heard in many regions of Ukraine, and air defense systems were operating. Strikes were recorded in Dnipro, Poltava region, and missile debris fell in Chernihiv.

Read more about what is known about today's massive attack in RBC-Ukraine's article.