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​Russia Doubled the Number of Warships in the Black Sea, a Frigate with 8 Kalibr Missiles is Out

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An Admiral Essen frigate of the russia Black Sea Fleet, November, 2022 / open sources
An Admiral Essen frigate of the russia Black Sea Fleet, November, 2022 / open sources

The russian group of warships has doubled. A frigate with 8 Kalibr cruise missiles is out for combat patrolling

According to the Operational Command South, russia doubled the number of warships in the Black Sea on February 24, 2023.

“There are 8 warships, one of them is a missile carrier – a frigate with 8 Kalibr cruise missiles which is on combat duty now,” the Operational Command South states.

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The 3M-54 Kalibr cruise missiles loading into russian submarine Defense Express Russia Doubled the Number of Warships in the Black Sea, a Frigate with 8 Kalibr Missiles is Out
The 3M-54 Kalibr cruise missiles loading into russian submarine / open source

It is suspected that this may be indicative of preparation of missile attack and drone strikes, considering the activity of russian military aviation.

Moreover, the Rocket Forces and Artillery and the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed the Grad multiple rocket launcher, an unmanned aerial vehicle and 4 armoured fighting vehicles.

Upgraded russian Grad-K 2B26 vehicle Defense Express Russia Doubled the Number of Warships in the Black Sea, a Frigate with 8 Kalibr Missiles is Out
Upgraded russian Grad-K 2B26 vehicle / Photo credit: Vitaly V. Kuzmin

As Defense Express reported, The Sandown Class Minehunters Supply to Ukraine, Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits Passing Issue.

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