"Russia's Response to Black Sea Fleet Losses: New Naval Chief and Focus on Drones"

After suffering significant losses to Ukraine's naval drones, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced new protective measures for the Black Sea Fleet, including daily training for naval crews to prepare for drone attacks and the installation of large-caliber machine gun small arms systems. British intelligence noted that Russia's increased efforts to preserve its fleet in the Black Sea are prompted by Ukraine's continued success. Despite these measures, it remains unclear if they will yield significant results, especially without sufficiently capable weaponry or electronic warfare capabilities.