Russia deployed a fourth Kalibr cruise missile carrier into the Black Sea on December 24, bringing the total to four vessels including two submarines. The Russian flotilla now possesses a potential firepower of 24 Kalibr missiles.
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Russia brought another Kalibr cruise missile carrier into the Black Sea on Saturday, 24 December, increasing their total number to four vessels.
The total potential firepower of Kalibr cruise missiles is now 24 rockets across the four carriers.
On December 24, Russian forces deployed another Kalibr missile carrier to the Black Sea, including a submarine, with a total potential salvo of 24 missiles.
Ukrainian officials stated the Russian actions could be a 'muscle game' or preparation for another massive missile strike.
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