Escalating Attacks on Russia's Black Sea Fleet Amplify Damage: Intel

Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Black Sea Fleet have intensified, causing significant damage and potentially diminishing Moscow's ability to defend its assets, according to UK intelligence. The attacks, including missile strikes on the fleet's headquarters, have been described as more coordinated and damaging than previous actions. While the fleet remains capable of core wartime missions, its ability to conduct wider regional security patrols and enforce a blockade of Ukrainian ports is likely to be diminished. The ongoing conflict in the Black Sea is forcing Russia into a reactive posture and undermining its symbolic and strategic power projection from the occupied Crimean Peninsula.