Ukraine Strikes Leave Russia's Black Sea Fleet Inactive

The UK's defense ministry has declared Russia's Black Sea Fleet "functionally inactive" after Ukraine claimed to have struck two of its ships, causing significant damage and forcing the fleet to remain in port. The strikes, which are part of a series of Ukrainian attacks, have curtailed Russia's naval activity in the Black Sea, leading to substantial losses for the fleet. Despite skepticism about the extent of the damage, the attacks have prompted Russia to relocate much of its fleet to safer ports, allowing Ukraine to open an active trade route while continuing to target Russia's navy.