Russian fleet reduces activity, may wait for subzero temperatures, missile threat remains
The Russian fleet in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is less active this winter than last, Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces’ spokeswoman Natalia Humeniuk said on national television, suggesting that Russia may be waiting for freezing temperatures to intensify operations.
"Last December, they were a little more active at sea,” Humeniuk said.
“But Russia may simply be accumulating potential. Kalibr missiles can be sea-launched from a distance of 2,500 kilometers... It is likely that they wait for the sub-zero temperatures to intensify."
As of Dec. 17, missile carriers have not been on combat duty for several weeks in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
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"But let me remind you that they are equipped, ready, and can fire from their bases. The enemy has already practiced this strategy.”
"In the Black Sea, the ships routinely patrol along the coast, staying quite close to the historical Russian coast, the Novorossiysk area. They do not dare to go out to the north or to the western areas of the sea, which they used to patrol".
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