Russia has withdrawn the last patrol ship from the occupied Crimea in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk. The exact timing of the withdrawal was not specified, but Pletenchuk stated that it occurred in the first half of July 15. The name of the Russian warship was not disclosed, and the Russian command has not officially confirmed the withdrawal. Current reports indicate that there are no Russian ships in the Black Sea, although three Russian vessels remain in the Azov Sea, none of which carry Kalibr missiles. The withdrawal comes amid previous claims that Russia had been hiding large ships and Kalibr carriers. However, Ukrainian officials emphasized that the hunt for such ships should continue.
Pletenchuk also noted that the Russian Armed Forces have been constructing unified launchers for both Kalibr and Oniks missiles. The Kalibr missiles, weighing 450 kg, are considered dangerous but have a high percentage of being shot down. The Russian Forces have adapted to these experiences and are now prioritizing other types of missile weapons. In addition, it was previously reported that the Russian Black Sea Fleet had lost approximately a third of its ships due to Ukrainian strikes since the start of the full-scale war. The withdrawal of the patrol ship from Crimea follows the recent withdrawal of two Russian missile ships in response to the threat of naval drones.
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- Dmytro Pletenchuk mentioned: “The last patrol ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is leaving Crimea.”
- Russia previously hid large ships and Kalibr carriers.
- The Russian Forces lost about a third of the Black Sea Fleet due to Ukrainian strikes since the full-scale war began.
- Two Russian missile ships were withdrawn from Crimea due to naval drone threats.
