Ukraine's Naval Victory: Destruction of Russian Ships and Vessel Exodus

Ukraine claims to have destroyed three "subversive Russian boats" in the south of the country, while civilian ships are reportedly fleeing the area of the Black Sea where Ukraine is targeting Moscow's assets. The Black Sea has become a hotspot in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine focusing on Russia's Black Sea fleet bases and infrastructure. Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports have increased since Moscow's refusal to renew a U.N.-brokered grain deal. Ukraine has established a "humanitarian corridor" to allow stuck civilian ships to leave the region. The Ukrainian navy reports that Russia has five ships on combat duty in the Black Sea, one of which carries sea-launch Kalibr cruise missiles.