NOTE: Translated to English
Analysts from the security community Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) said that the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don, damaged in last week’s attack on Sevastopol, is unlikely to intervene in any battles. It has two large holes in its hull that are difficult to repair. According to them, it would be easier for Russia to build a completely new submarine.
A similar conclusion was reached by the British Ministry of Defence, which stated that Russia is unlikely to be able to quickly repair this Kilo 636.3 submarine.
“According to available sources (…) Rostov (on Don) has suffered catastrophic damage,” the British ministry said in its regular morning briefing on Friday.
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