{
  "id": 7304404,
  "title": "Russia Launches Kalibr Cruise Missiles Directly From Base, Ukraine Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/russia-launches-kalibr-cruise-missiles-directly-from-base-ukraine-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:31:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/84466"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian officials have reported that Russia has been launching its naval-based Kalibr cruise missiles directly from port via its missile carriers for four consecutive months, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk. Speaking on television on September 14, Pletenchuk noted the trend observed since September, stating that these launches are taking place directly at the base, in the harbor. The Kalibr cruise missile, with a range of 1,500-2,500 km (932-1,553 miles), is a primary weapon in Russia's naval arsenal and has been frequently used against Ukrainian cities since the beginning of the war in 2022. Pletenchuk highlighted the unconventional nature of launching these missiles from the harbor, expressing concern over their potential danger. He estimated that Russia has four vessels capable of this launch capability – two Buyan-M-class warships and two Varshavyanka-class submarines. In recent times, Ukraine has documented fewer missile launches, with only two recorded in September, compared to a summer high of three. Since July, Russia has launched at least 251 cruise missiles, with significant strikes on three days in the month, with up to 65 missiles being fired on July 30.",
  "summary": "Ukraine’s navy said Russia has been launching the naval-based Kalibr missiles directly from port, instead of sending the warships out at sea, for four months in a row. Russia also reportedly has four vessels capable of launching the missile left in the Black Sea, with cruise missile launches relatively rare in recent months.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russia launches Kalibr cruise missiles from naval base, Ukrainian officials report.",
    "Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk notes trend since September.",
    "Four vessels capable of this launch capability: two warships and two submarines."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}