Damage to the submarine 'Rostov-on-Don': The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported whether Russia could restore the missile carrier.

The missile carrier 'Rostov-on-Don' is unfit for restoration after the strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The submarine missile carrier 'Rostov-on-Don', which the AFU recently hit for the second Time in Crimea, is likely beyond repair. This was stated by the Spokesman of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Captain 3rd Rank Dmytro Pletenchuk, on the air of a telethon.

Yes, it was struck. Most likely now it is definitely unfit for restoration, although in fact we were sure last time that it was not battleworthy. Because the damage was also quite serious. And a submarine is much more difficult to repair and operate than a surface ship.

The Navy spokesman added that the damage to the submarine 'Rostov-on-Don' is the result of unsuccessful information policy and actions of the Russian Federation after the first hit on this combat unit last year. According to Pletenchuk, the Russians should have just towed the damaged submarine in a sealed state further away from the Azov-Black Sea region.

Details about the submarine 'Rostov-on-Don'

The submarine B-237 'Rostov-on-Don' (NATO classification - Kilo class) is one of four Kilo-class submarines capable of using 'Kalibr' missiles. It was put into operation on December 26, 2014. On September 13, 2023, the vessel sustained significant damage as a result of a Ukrainian missile attack. After repairs and tests in the Sevastopol bay, the cost of the submarine is estimated at $300 million.

Or not to touch it at all after the strike in the dry dock. But they did the opposite - moved it for repairs to another location - another plant. They even covered it with a tent to create some sort of intrigue and at the same time there were reports that they would definitely restore it. Of course, this could have become a trigger for its secondary strike. Because after all, this is a submarine missile carrier.

Pletenchuk also noted that the occupiers recently use submarines with 'Kalibr' missiles in the Black Sea waters. As of the morning of August 8, the presence of two submarines, which may have up to 8 'Kalibrs' on board, is recorded at sea. The spokesman suggested that this may be a rotation.

As previously reported, the AFU struck a submarine and an S-400 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. The submarine sank at the site of the strike.