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world5 days ago•8 min saved

Ukraine Strike Could Ground Two Russian Frigates in the Black Sea

Satellite imagery and OSINT sources claim Ukraine’s Aug. 12 strike on Novorossiysk damaged two Russian Project 11356R frigates, Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen, potentially knocking out their missile launchers and sensors and sidelining them for up to a year, though independent verification is lacking; the attack also affected port infrastructure and water supply, with Kyiv saying drones and Neptune missiles were used and Russia declaring a regional emergency.

via Kyiv Post|

#black-sea-fleet #frigates #note-only-five-allowed-extra-ignored

world13 days ago•5 min saved

Ukraine Launches Long-Range Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base in Novorossiysk

Ukraine says it carried out a major overnight strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiysk, using Palianytsia drone missiles, Neptune missiles, and maritime unmanned systems to hit air defenses, piers, and port infrastructure more than 300 kilometers from the front line. Zelensky called it a unique operation against Russia’s last major Black Sea stronghold, part of Kyiv’s broader long-range campaign against naval facilities and infrastructure behind the front lines.

via Kyiv Post|

#black-sea-fleet #long-range-strikes #novorossiysk

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Neptune Strike Hits Sevastopol Weapons Depot, Straining Black Sea Fleet

The Ukrainian Navy says it used a Neptune coastal defense missile to strike a Russian weapons storage facility in Sevastopol’s Striletska Bay, destroying depots for weapons and equipment of the Black Sea Fleet and potentially disrupting fleet operations in the Black Sea. The exact munitions and contents were not disclosed; the attack occurred the night of June 11 in temporarily occupied Crimea, with video footage released.

via Defense Express|

#black-sea-fleet #crimea #neptune-missile

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet Command Post in Sevastopol

Ukrainian defense forces hit the Striletsky command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol as part of April 21–22 strikes targeting military ships in Crimea and other high-value Russian targets, including drone command posts in Kursk, a Molniya drone control center in Kharkiv region, and multiple command/observer posts in Donetsk and Belgorod regions; the extent of casualties and damage is being assessed. There were also reports of explosions in Sevastopol near Cape Fiolent and Monastyrske Highway, where an electronic intelligence unit is stationed.

via Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency|

#black-sea-fleet #military-strike #russia

ukraine4 months ago•7 min saved

Ukraine's Ghosts cripple two Russian landing ships and a $5M radar in overnight strike

In a night operation, Ukraine's HUR 'Ghosts' hit two Russian landing ships (Yamal and Nikolai Filchenkov), a Podlyot-K1 radar, and the Hvardiiske fuel depot in Crimea, valued at about $5 million, weakening Russia's amphibious capability and air-surveillance in the region.

via Euromaidan Press|

#black-sea-fleet #ghosts #hur

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine's drone boats expand offensive into new waters

Ukraine's naval drones are expanding their operational scope from open ocean to inland waterways, successfully targeting Russian positions and vessels in confined waters like the Dnipro River, using new drone technology such as the Barracuda to weaken Russian naval assets and enhance Ukraine's asymmetric warfare capabilities.

via Yahoo|

#barracuda-drone #black-sea-fleet #naval-drones

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Russia Aims to Reinforce Black Sea Fleet Amid Navy Parade Cancellations

Russia plans to reinforce its Black Sea Fleet with new ships, aircraft, and robotic systems despite suffering significant losses to Ukraine, including the sinking of its flagship Moskva, as it aims to restore its maritime power and counter NATO influence in the region.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#black-sea-fleet #military-reinforcement #naval-strategy

world-news1 year ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's Drone Warfare: A Technological Edge Against Russia

In Ukraine, a military intelligence unit led by a figure known as "Thirteenth" has developed unmanned sea drones that have significantly impacted Russia's Black Sea fleet. These drones, created by "Group 13" of Ukraine's HUR, have sunk or damaged numerous Russian ships, showcasing a cost-effective and innovative approach to naval warfare. Despite initial challenges, the drones have proven effective, particularly in swarms, and continue to evolve as Ukraine seeks to enhance their range and capabilities. Thirteenth emphasizes the ongoing nature of this technological battle and calls for continued Western support against Russia.

via Kyiv Post|

#black-sea-fleet #military-technology #russia

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Kyiv Claims Responsibility for Car Bombing of Senior Russian Naval Officer in Crimea

A senior Russian naval officer, Valery Trankovsky, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Sevastopol, with Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claiming responsibility. The SBU described the attack as a special operation targeting Trankovsky for his role in planning missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets, including a deadly attack on a shopping mall in Vinnytsia. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and conflict between Russia and Ukraine, particularly in the strategically significant Black Sea region.

via Kyiv Post|

#black-sea-fleet #ied #russia

international-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukraine Reports Russia Withdraws Last Black Sea Fleet Ship from Crimea"

Russia has withdrawn its last Black Sea Fleet warship from Crimea, according to Ukrainian officials, marking a significant shift in naval control in the region. This move follows a series of successful Ukrainian attacks on Russian naval assets, which have forced Russia to relocate its fleet to more secure locations. The withdrawal is seen as a major setback for Russia, both militarily and politically, as it struggles to maintain its presence in the Black Sea.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea-fleet #crimea #international-news

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russia Withdraws Last Black Sea Patrol Ship from Crimea: Ukraine"

Ukraine's navy reports that the last Russian patrol ship of the Black Sea fleet has departed Crimea, as Russia struggles with persistent Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. Russia has moved many of its naval assets from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk and is establishing another base in Abkhazia to protect its fleet. Despite significant losses in the Black Sea, Russia's overall naval force remains strong.

via Newsweek|

#black-sea-fleet #crimea #naval-warfare

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russia Withdraws Last Naval Patrol Ship from Crimea: Ukraine Reports"

Ukraine's navy announced that Russia's last naval patrol ship has left Crimea, likely relocating due to Ukraine's military efforts against the Russian-occupied peninsula. Despite lacking major warships, Ukraine has significantly damaged the Russian Black Sea Fleet using missiles and naval drones.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#black-sea-fleet #crimea #military

military-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Strikes Sever Russian Supply Lines and Change Warfare

Ukraine has shifted its focus to targeting smaller Russian vessels left in Crimea after larger warships retreated to safer ports. In a recent raid, Ukrainian explosive-laden drone boats struck four KS-701 patrol boats, sinking two and damaging two others, significantly impacting the Russian Federal Security Service's maritime capabilities in the Black Sea. This strategy aims to disrupt Russian logistics and supply lines in Crimea.

via Forbes|

#black-sea-fleet #crimea #drone-boats

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Major Assault on Crimea Severely Damages Russian Forces

Ukraine used sea drones to strike two Russian naval vessels near Crimea, with footage showing a drone dodging heavy fire to hit a patrol ship. This attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which has been forced to disperse and relocate due to repeated drone strikes.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea-fleet #naval-attack #russia

militaryinternational-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukrainian Missiles Strike Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea"

A Ukrainian navy captain claimed that Russia's Black Sea Fleet has only one missile ship left in Crimea, which has not launched a single missile, following a series of successful Ukrainian attacks. A senior UK Royal Navy officer stated that 25% of Russia's Black Sea warships had been sunk or damaged. Ukraine has been using missiles and drones to strike Russian ships at Sevastopol, with the latest attacks hitting four vessels. The UK's defense minister described the Black Sea Fleet as "functionally inactive," and Russia's former Commander of the Black Sea Fleet was reportedly fired after the string of successful Ukrainian attacks.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#black-sea-fleet #militaryinternational-relations #missile-ship