Ukrainian presidential adviser Anton Gerashchenko reported on his Telegram page that the Admiral Makarov was hit by a Ukrainian “Neptune” anti-ship missile. He ...
Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It was unclear what effect the sinking of Admiral Makarov would have on Russian operations in the Black Sea. The Makarov was said to have been sailing close to Snake Island in the Black Sea south of Odesa.
The US shared the location of the Moskva in the Black Sea with Ukrainians but had no role in the decision to strike the ship, a senior official told US media.
“According to preliminary information, the frigate was unable to dodge the Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile,” he said. Unverified footage circulated on social media that appeared to show smoke coming out of a vessel. It can escort other vessels while also attack targets on land.
A Russian frigate is on fire in the Black Sea after being hit by Ukrainian missiles, according to Ukrainian media. The ship is reportedly a frigate-sized ...
If another Russian ship was hit by missiles while sailing far off the Ukrainian coast — especially if a U.S. Global Hawk drone was in the area — then Moscow is bound to ask questions. He was killed when his flagship was sunk by a mine, and his fleet eventually wiped out by the Japanese. Just last month, Ukraine claimed the cruiser Moskva was sunk by two Neptune missiles, a claim that has been supported by Western analysts. Though based on the Cold War Soviet Kh-35 missile, and slower than modern supersonic and hypersonic missiles, it is still a formidable coastal defense weapon when employed by land-based batteries. But past history suggests that Ukraine has the capability to sink Russian ships, and that Russia will deny this ever happened. The ship is reportedly a frigate-sized vessel, possibly the Admiral Makarov, one of Russia’s newest and most advanced frigates.
Ukrainian forces may have successfully attacked another Russian Navy vessel in the Black Sea, accord...
At least one other amphibious vessel appears to have been damaged in the incident. Russia asserts that the casualty was caused by an accidental fire, and that only 28 crewmembers were lost. I'm not ready to say ‘yes' or ‘no’ yet," he told security expert and commentator Dmitry Alperovich. Off the record, U.S. officials have told at least three news outlets that U.S. intelligence information was used in the attack on the Moskva. White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied these reports on Friday, saying that they were "inaccurate." "Drowned [sunk] - probably not, maybe hit. Ukrainian forces may have successfully attacked another Russian Navy vessel in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian member of parliament Oleksiy Goncharenko. In a social media statement, he claimed that the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov has been hit and damaged by a Neptune missile, the same Ukrainian coastal-defense system that sank the cruiser Moskva.
What happened to the Admiral Makarov? Ukraine claims missile strike on Russian frigate in Black Sea. Reports suggest Ukraine has hit one of Vladimir Putin's ...
What happened to the Admiral Makarov? The Admiral Makarov is a 4,000-tonne Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate. What is the Admiral Makarov?
REPORTS that the Russian Navy warship 'Admiral Makarov' is currently on fire after being struck by Ukrainian Neptune missiles can not be corroborated by.
The sinking of the Moskva “is a significant loss,” the official said at the time. The only footage of any activity at the shores of Odesa is this footage. Naval tracking sites reported that a Russian rescue ship (SPK-46150) was dispatched to the last location the Admiral Makarov spotted with rumours suggesting that the warship is on fire. Yet the claim was the hit ship was at Snake Island which is at 200 km. ORIGINAL 9.38 am (May 6) – According to information released by various Ukrainian news outlets, which is yet to be confirmed by Ukrainian and Russian officials, the Russian frigate ‘Admiral Makarov’, which was believed to be at the Sevastopol naval base, was hit and sunk by Ukrainian Neptune missiles – the same ones that sunk the Russian flagship missile cruiser Moskva in the Black Sea, off the coast of Ukraine, on April 14. The Admiral Makarov, a brand new frigate (launched in 2012, fully operational as of 2017) is part of the Admiral Grigorovich class, which includes the Grigorovich, which is still sailing and the Admiral Essen, which is believed to have been badly damaged by Ukrainian anti-ship missiles. As noted by Forbes on Friday, May 6, the 409-foot Admiral Makarov would be a “valuable target” for “Ukrainian missile crews and drone operators.” There are Unconfirmed reports from some Ukrainian Sources that the Russian Naval Ship the Admiral Makarov which is a Admiral Grigorovich-Class Frigate operating within the Black Sea has been struck by Ukrainian Anti-Ship Missiles off the Coast, so far there is no evidence. UPDATE 2.58 pm (May 6) – Although reports of the Admiral Makarov – a Russian missile frigate – being sunk have still yet to be confirmed by either side, video footage and photos circulating on social media allegedly show the warship on fire. While the social media reports are currently unsupported, it is interesting to note that – according to figures released from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence on Friday, May 6 – one more Russian boat has reportedly been destroyed by Ukraine’s military from data published the previous day. UPDATE 12.33 am (MAY 7) – The US Pentagon said they have no information regarding the fate of the Russian Navy warship ‘Admiral Makarov’ – first reported as being sunk but later alleged to be on fire – which was reportedly hit by Ukrainian missiles late on Thursday, May 5. REPORTS that the Russian Navy warship ‘Admiral Makarov’ is currently on fire after being struck by Ukrainian Neptune missiles can not be corroborated by the US, Ukraine or Russia, according to officials.
The frigate "Admiral Makarov" - one of the newest in the Russian Black Sea Fleet - was hit by Ukrainians near the notorious Snake Island, Ukrainian media ...
It is very likely that the Russian warship was severely damaged. There are reports of fire and rescue ships being sent to the area, which could mean that the frigate has lost its course, the Ukrainian agency added. It is assumed that the frigate "Admiral Makarov" was hit by "Neptune", according to the Ukrainian media Nexta. UNIAN writes that on May 5 or 6, according to still unconfirmed information, the frigate "Admiral Makarov" was successfully attacked.