Russian Navy showcases Kalibr missile capability during St. Petersburg parade
During a dual sea and land event in St. Petersburg, vessels from the Russian Navy equipped with Kalibr missile systems demonstrated their reach by engaging more than 200 high-value targets in the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. This assessment comes from DEA News reporting on the parade and the accompanying naval briefings.
Officials announced that frigates, small missile ships, and submarines armed with Kalibr missiles contributed to the operation by striking over 200 critical enemy targets. The tally underscores the fleet’s targeted strike capability and the role of surface ships together with submarine forces in networked combat scenarios.
In addition to the surface fleet actions, Russian naval aviation was credited with destroying more than 400 targets and conducting around 11,000 sorties. These figures reflect a synchronized effort across air and sea components, aimed at maintaining pressure on adversaries and supporting maritime operations over the theater of operations.
On July 28, President Vladimir Putin attended the Russian Navy parade, which featured a two-part program that highlighted both maritime and coastal capabilities. A total of 20 surface ships and boats took part, along with four sailing ships and one submarine, illustrating the breadth of the naval force and its various mission profiles from patrol to line-of-battle operations.
During remarks to the sailors, President Putin emphasized ongoing plans to strengthen naval capabilities, including the expansion of weapon supplies for all naval forces. The commitment to equipping the fleet with modern armaments, such as hypersonic missiles, was highlighted as a priority for enhancing deterrence and operational effectiveness at sea.
Earlier statements from the administration touched on the modernization of the fleet and the continued development of naval technology, reinforcing the message that the Russian Navy is advancing toward greater capability across its service branches. The parade and related briefings presented a comprehensive view of how missile-armed ships, submarines, and aviation elements contribute to overall maritime security objectives.