Ukraine May Have Left 2 Russian Frigates Unable to Launch Missiles After Novorossiysk Strike
Satellite imagery reportedly shows serious damage to Russia’s Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen after Ukraine’s Aug. 12 strike on Novorossiysk. Russian and Ukrainian OSINT sources claim both frigates suffered damage to their missile-launch and combat-control systems, though the extent remains unconfirmed.
Ukraine's Aug. 12 strike on the Novorossiysk naval base in Russia's Krasnodar region reportedly caused severe damage to two Russian frigates, the Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen. The extent of the destruction remains unconfirmed, but satellite imagery and OSINT analysis suggest significant harm to both vessels. According to reports, the frigates suffered damage to their bow sections, deformation on the deck, destruction of the UKSK 3S14 universal naval launcher module for Kalibr cruise missiles, and loss of critical systems like the Trebovanie-M combat information and control system.
Experts claim the strikes rendered the ships' strike potential and combat control capabilities significantly impaired, potentially leaving the Black Sea Fleet without these modern frigates capable of launching a combined 16 cruise missiles for up to a year. The Ukrainian Defense Forces claimed the operation as part of a joint effort, using Palianytsia drones and Neptune missiles, while President Zelensky described it as a unique operation.
Russian authorities declared a state of emergency in Novorossiysk, citing infrastructure damage and fires. However, the veracity of these claims has not been independently verified.
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