Russia’s war against Ukraine is shattering the conventions of warfare in many ways. One of the most illustrative examples is the systematic destruction of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet (BSF) by Ukraine, a country that has virtually no navy of its own. The Ukrainian military’s use of coastal missile systems, air-launched cruise missiles, and sea and air drones has forced Russia to up its Black Sea port defenses and create a naval base in Russian-occupied Abkhazia.
Ukraine targeted two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, "Yamal" and "Azov," in occupied Crimea on March 23. The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the strike on March 24. The assault also damaged Black Sea Fleet infrastructure in Crimea and a Russian military communication center, as per Ukrainian military sources. In recent times, Ukraine has escalated its attacks…
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have dealt a significant blow to Russian naval capabilities in occupied Crimea, confirming the successful targeting and striking of two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships. The twin strikes, which occurred in the late hours of March 23, were against the "Yamal" and "Azov" vessels docked in the peninsula, delivering a potent message…
Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev has replaced Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, media reports say, having previously commanded Moscow s Black Sea and Northern fleets.