Admiral Makarov

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Russian warship Admiral Makarov 'on fire after being hit by ... (The Independent)

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.

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UPDATE: Russian Navy warship Admiral Makarov 'on fire after ... (Euro Weekly News)

UNCONFIRMED reports made on Thursday, May 5 originally suggested that the Russian Navy 'Admiral Makarov' has been sunk by Neptune missiles launched 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. 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. 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. 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.

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Russia Denies New Warship Strike by Ukraine as Makarov Rumors ... (Newsweek)

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he had "no information" about reported strikes against the Russian warship.

He said that the ship had been "badly damaged" after being hit by Ukrainian attacks but remained afloat for now. However, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement to Newsweek that the U.S. did not provide information to target the Moskva and was "not involved in the Ukrainians decision to strike the ship." The God of the seas takes revenge on the offenders of Ukraine," he wrote. Open source intelligence monitor OSINTdefender tweeted that it was "seeming more and more likely" that the reports that the vessel had been hit were "true." Russian forces sent helicopters to rescue the crew of the ship, according to Ukrainian news site Dumskaya, which said that the vessel had been hit by a Neptune missile. The Kremlin has denied that it has any information about a reported Ukrainian strike on a Russian warship in the Black Sea.

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What happened to the Admiral Makarov? Ukraine claims missile ... (NationalWorld)

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?

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Russian warship 'Admiral Makarov' struck in fresh blow to Moscow ... (iNews)

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.

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Russian warship Admiral Makarov 'in flames' after Ukrainian missile ... (Manchester Evening News)

Reports claim a rescue mission was launched because the frigate was 'in trouble' in the latest blow to Putin's War.

They added that Ukrainian planes were flying overhead with a rescue operation ongoing and that satellite images from the area seemingly confirmed the ship was burning. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine added a '+1' to their boats column in their daily report on Russian losses this morning, which they tweeted out. It is now one of the largest frigates Russia can currently make because Moscow traditionally has got its big marines engines from Ukraine. It is armed with Kalibr missiles as well as torpedoes, a Ka-27 or Ka-31 helicopter and an Orlan-10 military drones. “It is equipped with modern air defence systems and is armed with Kalibr cruise missiles. Writing on Telegram, Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko said the ship had been hit by his country's neptune missiles, reports the Mirror.

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Ukraine May Have Attacked Russian Frigate Near Snake Island (The Maritime Executive)

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.

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UPDATE: Russian Navy warship Admiral Makarov on fire – 'no ... (Euro Weekly News)

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.

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Biden announces new military aid package for Ukraine; Zelenskyy to ... (CNBC)

Ukraine's Zelenskyy has said evacuations will continue from the besieged coastal city of Mariupol amid sustained Russian shelling.

I feel that it is from the heart," Zelenskyy said, according to the president's office. "The next stage of rescuing our people from Azovstal is underway at the moment," Andriy Yermak said via Telegram, according to a translation. Maritime intelligence is shared with Ukraine to help it defend against attack from Russian ships, officials added. Moscow said the vessel sank after a fire. We do not reject such options, we calculate and prepare for various possible scenarios of the enemy's actions," Pavlyuk said, according to a translation. "Dmitry Peskov, the [Kremlin] spokesman said something similar just yesterday, acknowledging that this is just the United States now involved in some sort of proxy effort. He cited recent explosions in the country as well as the presence of Russian troops. "The temptation to expand the war and affect Moldova is a possibility,'' Borrell said. But he did not explicitly deny that U.S. intelligence shared with Kyiv allowed Ukrainian forces to put the two together. "Your courage is very important for further success. "Americans are sincere, open-minded people, and I feel it. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said shelling of the southeastern city will only stop when Ukrainian troops surrender.

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Ukraine targets second Russian warship; Claims to hit 'Admiral ... (Hindustan Times)

Just weeks after the Russian flagship Moskva missile cruiser was allegedly hit by Neptune anti-ship missiles fired by Ukraine, which ultimately led to its ...

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Ukrainian Media: Russian Frigate "Admiral Makarov" was Hit near ... (Novinite.com)

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.

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