Ukrainian Offensive Strikes Russian Navy in Black Sea
TL;DR
Ukraine launched a devastating missile strike against Russian military targets in Sevastopol, damaging Russian Black Sea Fleet ships and infrastructure. The attack significantly reduced Russia's landing ship capabilities and limited their ability to load Kalibr ballistic missiles. In response, Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian forces continued to make minor advances in eastern Ukraine, with a focus on capturing the strategic town of Chasiv Yar.
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- Kyiv targets Russia’s navy as Moscow’s forces inch ahead in eastern Ukraine Al Jazeera English
- In One Massive Attack, Ukrainian Missiles Hit Four Russian Ships—Including Three Landing Vessels Forbes
- Ukraine's Drone and Missile Offensive in Black Sea Knocks Russian Navy Flat Aback - Jamestown The Jamestown Foundation
- Ukrainian navy says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled The Associated Press
- Ukraine war briefing: ‘Third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sunk or crippled’ The Guardian
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