Russia redeploys missile corvette Amur to Caspian Sea
The missile corvette Amur, which the Russians withdrew from the Black Sea, has started service in the Caspian Sea. This does not solve all the problems for Ukrainians, as it is a vessel adapted for long-range weapons capable of striking targets in Ukraine from over 620 miles.
As the Ukrainian military-focused portal Defence Express reported, the missile corvette Amur has been incorporated into the Caspian Flotilla. It has served in the Caspian Sea since August 25, Eastern Time.
A dangerous Russian vessel. It can carry cruise missiles
It should be noted that the missile corvette Amur belongs to the Project 22800 "Karakurt" ships. For Ukrainians, the most critical feature of this vessel is its adaptation to carry Kalibr-NK cruise missiles with a range of up to 930 miles. Missiles launched from ships in the Caspian Sea can still reach half of Ukraine, about up to the line marked by Kyiv.
Amur significantly enhances the strike power of the Caspian Flotilla. The fourth vessel in its service can carry Kalibr-NK cruise missiles. During a single attack, the Russians can launch up to 32 missiles (the missile corvette Amur has space for eight). Defence Express recalls that the Caspian Flotilla has participated several times in missile attacks on Ukraine, first at the very beginning of the full-scale invasion and most recently in July this year.
Problems of Russian vessels
The Ukrainian portal also highlights that Amur has an interesting history. It was built in Kerch, a city on the Black Sea coast east of the Crimean Peninsula. The original plans envisioned that it would join the Black Sea Fleet, which has suffered significant losses in recent months due to Ukrainian actions. As a result, Russian authorities decided to relocate the main base of the Black Sea Fleet from occupied Sevastopol to Novorossiysk.
Like other Project 22800 "Karakurt" ships, Amur measures 220 feet in length and 36 feet in width. Its displacement is around 990 tons, and its maximum speed is 35 knots. The full crew consists of 39 people. In addition to Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, its armament includes a 3-inch gun, a naval "Pantsir-M" air defense system, and 0.5-inch machine guns.
