Missile launches from the Mediterranean Sea could potentially have far-reaching consequences for the Russian Federation, as it may require their ships to enter inland waters and the missiles would pass through the airspace of NATO member states. This concern was raised by Brigadier General Oleksiy Hromov, Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in an interview with Ukrinform.
According to Hromov, the enemy possesses the technical capability to launch missile strikes from the Mediterranean Sea, with a range of approximately 1500 km. This range would allow these missiles to be used against targets in the southern regions of Ukraine. The potential for such missile launches raises concerns for Russia due to the need for their ships to enter inland waters and the fact that the missiles would pass through the airspace of NATO member states.
Hromov further emphasized that such actions by Russia could lead to an undesirable international resonance, especially considering the current consolidation of the NATO bloc. He believes that the consequences of such actions would be severe, potentially leading to the immediate sinking of these missile carriers.
As of July 4, Russia reportedly had up to eight ships on combat duty in the Mediterranean, including one Kalibr cruise missile carrier, which has a total volley of up to 16 missiles. This presence in the Mediterranean raises concerns about the potential for missile launches and the implications it could have on regional stability.
It remains to be seen whether Russia will take any actions that could lead to missile launches from the Mediterranean Sea. However, the concerns raised by Brigadier General Oleksiy Hromov highlight the potential international repercussions and the need for diplomatic efforts to prevent any escalation of tensions in the region.
How could missile launches from the Mediterranean Sea impact Russia and neighboring countries, specifically in terms of naval navigation and airspace?
Missile launches from the Mediterranean Sea could have significant implications for Russia and neighboring countries, according to Brigadier General Oleksiy Hromov of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In an interview with Ukrinform, Hromov expressed concern that these launches would require Russian ships to enter inland waters and the missiles would pass through NATO member states’ airspace.
Hromov stated that the enemy possesses the technical capability to launch missiles with a range of approximately 1500 km from the Mediterranean Sea. This range poses a threat to southern regions of Ukraine. The potential for such missile launches raises alarm for Russia, given the need for their ships to navigate inland waters and the fact that the missiles would traverse NATO airspace.
Furthermore, Hromov stressed that such actions by Russia could lead to negative international consequences, particularly given the current solidarity among NATO members. He believes that the repercussions of such actions could be severe, potentially resulting in the immediate sinking of the missile carriers.
As of July 4, Russia reportedly had up to eight ships, including a Kalibr cruise missile carrier capable of deploying up to 16 missiles, on combat duty in the Mediterranean. This presence heightens concerns about potential missile launches and their impact on regional stability.
It remains uncertain whether Russia will take any actions that would lead to missile launches from the Mediterranean Sea. Nevertheless, the concerns raised by Brigadier General Oleksiy Hromov underscore the need for diplomatic efforts to prevent any escalation of tensions in the region and the potential international repercussions.