The decrease in the use of Kalibr-type cruise missiles may be linked to difficulties the Russians are having in preparing them for use. Another possible reason could be the limited capabilities in the Black Sea area.
This was stated on a television broadcast by Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk.
"The operational situation in the Black Sea remains stable. There are no carriers, no activity. At night, we were once again attacked by Shaheds launched from the sea. However, overall, as you can see, this is becoming a daily routine for the Russians," Pletenchuk noted.
The spokesperson added that in July, there has still been a decrease in Russia’s use of Kalibr-type cruise missiles.
According to him, a similar situation occurred in the spring of this year.
"I’d like to remind you that in the spring, the Russians used these carriers only once a month. June was different—it was more active, but that could be linked to the consequences of a well-known operation on the territory of Muscovy. July is proceeding in an average way. This could be due to several factors, including challenges in preparing the missiles for use and the overall limited capabilities of the Russian Navy in the Black Sea area," Pletenchuk said.
He added that it is still too early to draw final conclusions, as July is not over yet.
