Ukraine’s Air Force discloses details of attack on Russian ship Novocherkassk

Surviving a missile strike is a formidable challenge for a ship, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said in an interview with Radio Svoboda on Dec. 26, commenting on the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attack on the Russian landing ship Novocherkassk.

“They’re clearly launching more than one missile,” said Ihnat.

“We understand that the enemy can destroy or intercept cruise missiles. These are subsonic targets, flying at speeds similar to Russian cruise missiles like the Kalibr, around 650-900 in that speed range.”

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“Russian air defense systems can destroy them, though not all are intercepted; most missiles reach their targets,” he added.

“We witnessed the power of the explosion and the nature of the detonation.”

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Regarding the ship’s cargo and whether it was transporting Shahed drones or ammunition, Ihnat said, “We will find out later.”

Ukraine possesses Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles in its arsenal.

Feodosia residents reported loud explosions over the city on the night of Dec. 26, with indications that the air defense system was operational, according to the pro-Russian Shot Telegram channel.

Later, Ukrainian Air Force Commander General Mykola Oleshchuk, reported a strike on the large Russians landing ship, Novocherkassk, thanking his pilots.

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