After recent long-range attacks by Ukraine, Russia has shifted its Kilo fleet of submarines away from the Crimean port of Sevastopol.
The Black Sea Fleet command of Russia probably certainly moved Kilo-class submarines from its home port of Sevastopol in the Crimea to the port of Novorossiysk in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia, according to a statement from the British Ministry of Defense on September 20.
Submarines will therefore stay further away from Crimea, which is “most likely because of the recent change in security levels in the region as a result of Ukraine’s increased long-range strike capacity.”
Fleet headquarters and important airfields have been attacked over the last two months, according to the British Ministry of Defense. In addition, after a brief time of deception, the Ukrainian side acknowledged striking Russian bases in Crimea.
Submarines will therefore stay further away from Crimea, which is “most likely because of the recent change in security levels in the region as a result of Ukraine’s increased long-range strike capacity.”
Fleet headquarters and important airfields have been attacked over the last two months, according to the British Ministry of Defense. In addition, after a brief time of deception, the Ukrainian side acknowledged striking Russian bases in Crimea.
Naval News reported on the removal of Russian Kilo submarines from Sevastopol on September 14. Thus, since the start of the conflict in February, four upgraded Russian Kilo submarines in the Black Sea have continued to frequently be spotted near Sevastopol, a significant military port on the Crimean peninsula.
Following that, three Kilos were frequently spotted in port, and one was working offshore. But prior to recent weeks, all four submarines were gathered in Novorossiysk, a location farther from Ukraine.
These submarines can still fire missiles at targets in Ukraine from Novorossiysk, though. According to reports, a Kilo can hold four Kalibr ground-attack cruise missiles.
