Flota Mării Negre a Rusiei a pierdut două fregate lansatoare de rachete Kalibr. Ucraina le-a lovit simultan • Newsweek România

On August 12, 2026, Ukraine simultaneously struck two Russian Black Sea Fleet frigates, Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen, causing critical damage. Both ships lost their Kalibr missile launch capabilities and are out of service for at least a year. The attack affected their combat management systems, radars, and electronic communications. Satellite images suggest significant damage, particularly to the vertical launch systems. The Admiral Essen suffered a deformation of its deck and damage to its launch module, while the Admiral Makarov experienced internal detonations and damage to its launch tubes. Both frigates belong to Project 11356R Burevestnik and require extensive repairs before returning to service.