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War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s navy spokesperson says Russian surface warships “cannot afford to be in the waters” of the Black Sea and under a new commander Moscow only deploys submarines starting a few months ago.
Jun. 17
Drones
There used to be areas where warships of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet could sail, that the Ukrainians couldn’t hit – but they are getting fewer.
Jun. 11
War in Ukraine
EU elections signal an alarming shift to the far-right; First report of Ukrainian Air Force striking target in Russia; White House claims Kharkiv invasion has stalled; AFU drones hit Ossetia airbase.
Jun. 10
ATACMS
Ukrainian strikes on oil installations, Russian warships and transport ferries in and around the Kerch Strait show the area around Crimea remains firmly in Kyiv’s crosshairs.
May. 31
War in Ukraine
Russian milbloggers seem convinced it was American ATACMS missiles. If it was it means Washington has handed over top-end, harder-hitting models of the weapon.
May. 20
War in Ukraine
Russian airstrikes near Kharkiv kill 11 civilians; Rescuers say no survivors in Iranian president's helicopter crash; Blackouts will continue “for months,” Ukrenergo says; AFU destroys Russian ship.
May. 20
Drones
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR) said on Friday, May 9 that its maritime drones were probably the most effective weapons against the Russian fleet.
May. 10
Budanov
Tuesday’s video of the duel at sea between a Russian Ka-29 helicopter and a Magura V5 marine drone equipped with R-73 air-to-air missiles has got the technophile community asking why and what’s next?
May. 8
Black Sea Fleet
Commented Ukraine Naval Forces official spokesman Dmitro Pletenchuk of the hit on Kommuna: “This will keep happening until the Russians run out of ships.”
Apr. 22
War in Ukraine
Although modest in size, the Magura V5 sea drone has taken down some of Russia's biggest warships and forced the Kremlin's formidable Black Sea fleet to move east.
Apr. 22
Crimea
Father of dead sailor reveals that new Commander of the Black Sea Fleet unveiled the memorial in an “unofficial” ceremony on Saturday April 13.
Apr. 16
War in Ukraine
An examination of the Ukrainian-made UJ-22 Airborne and the AQ-400 Scythe drones.
Apr. 15
Crimea
Ukrainian Naval Forces report hitting four Russian military ships, including Yamal, Azov, Ivan Khurs, and Kostiantyn Olshansky, during the March 23 strikes in Crimea.
Mar. 26
Crimea
Ukrainian intelligence indicates that damage to the Russian ship Yamal is confirmed, with critical damage observed—a hole in the upper deck causing it to list to starboard.
Mar. 25
War in Ukraine
West responds to Putin’s accusations about concert shooting; Warsaw asks Moscow for explanation of airspace violation; Retired US general says refinery strikes should continue
Mar. 25
Wagner
The commander of Russia's Northern Fleet, Alexander Moiseyev, has been appointed as acting commander-in-chief of naval forces, replacing Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov.
Mar. 19
A 56-year-old member of Russia’s Sevastopol-based 810th separate marine brigade who was killed in action in the Kursk region was one of the last members of the Kerek people from Russia’s far east.
Dec. 11