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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.
Ukrainian military intelligence is believed to be behind an attack on a Russian naval missile carrier in the Baltic Sea, marking the first such attack by Ukrainian forces in the Russian territory of Kaliningrad, according to an official familiar with the operation. This underscores Ukraine's effort to target Kremlin forces beyond the front line, although the attack could not be independently confirmed.
Ukraine launched a devastating missile strike against Russian military targets in Sevastopol, damaging Russian Black Sea Fleet ships and infrastructure. The attack significantly reduced Russia's landing ship capabilities and limited their ability to load Kalibr ballistic missiles. In response, Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian forces continued to make minor advances in eastern Ukraine, with a focus on capturing the strategic town of Chasiv Yar.
Ukraine claims to have launched a major attack on the Crimean port of Sevastopol, hitting two Russian naval vessels and other facilities belonging to the Black Sea Fleet. Russian officials have not commented on the incident, but a local politician acknowledged it as the "most massive attack in recent times." Ukrainian forces have reportedly targeted sites in different parts of Crimea, causing damage and casualties. Despite having a smaller navy, Ukraine has been successful in targeting Russian naval vessels, impacting both the military and economic aspects of the conflict.
Ukrainian military intelligence agency reported that their naval drones sank two small Russian landing boats in Crimea, near Vuzka Bay. The attack has not been independently verified, but if true, it would be a significant loss for Russia. Meanwhile, in the eastern town of Avdiivka, which has been under Russian fire since mid-October, officials expect further Russian assaults once the ground dries. Residents are preparing to evacuate, and Russian forces have been using drones to target smoke from makeshift stoves. Russia's Defense Minister claimed that Ukrainian drones were downed near Moscow and Smolensk, but these reports could not be independently verified.
Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency claimed that it attacked Russian Navy landing craft in annexed Crimea, with video footage showing seaborne drones striking the warships. The attacked ships were reportedly carrying armored vehicles and anti-air missile systems. The GUR did not specify whether the Russian landing craft were destroyed or damaged, and Russia's Defense Ministry has not commented on the incident. The Serna-class landing boats were previously used by Russia to transfer troops and equipment to Ukraine's Snake Island during the initial weeks of the invasion.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the military is developing plans to strike Russia unexpectedly and gain the upper hand in the ongoing war. He acknowledged the slow progress and fatigue but emphasized that Ukraine's military is more motivated than Russia's. Zelensky dismissed claims that the war had reached a stalemate and expressed the need for proper weapons to carry out operations. Recent reports indicate that Ukrainian forces damaged the Russian cruiser "Askold" in a missile strike on occupied Crimea. The attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea and naval targets have increased over the summer, focusing on logistics routes and ammunition depots. In response, Russian forces launched missile strikes, airstrikes, and artillery barrages against Ukrainian positions, resulting in civilian casualties. Zelensky also addressed the deaths of soldiers during a military award ceremony, stating that an investigation will be conducted and changes will be made to address negligence and improve the armed forces.
A Ukrainian partisan group, the armed underground guerilla group ATESH, claims that a Russian military member provided them with inside information that helped plan the recent attack on a shipyard in Crimea. The attack, carried out by Ukrainian forces, severely damaged a Russian submarine and landing vessel. ATESH also stated that local residents of Sevastopol provided them with valuable information about Russian troops. This strike is part of Ukraine's larger plan to reclaim Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
A Russian tanker with 11 crew members has been hit in a Ukrainian attack in the Black Sea, sustaining damage to its engine room. The attack, likely carried out by a naval drone, occurred near the Kerch Strait, south of the Crimean Bridge. This comes after a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian naval ship near Novorossiysk. Clashes in the region have escalated recently, with Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukrainian ports and Kyiv threatening retaliation. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is hosting talks on ending the war in Ukraine, with invitations extended to about 30 countries, excluding Russia.
A Russian naval ship, the Olenegorsky Gornyak, was reportedly hit and damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack near the port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. Ukrainian security service sources claim that a sea drone carrying 450kg of dynamite hit the ship, causing a serious breach. Russia's defense ministry denied any damage in its report of the incident. This attack comes amidst increased clashes in the region, with Ukraine revealing the use of unmanned naval drones as a new weapon. The Novorossiysk port temporarily suspended ship movements following the assault.
A Ukrainian naval drone attack seriously damaged a Russian warship near Russia's Black Sea navy base at Novorossiysk, marking the first time the Ukrainian navy has projected its power so far from the country's shores. The attack temporarily halted civilian ship movement at the port, which handles 2% of the world's oil supply and exports grain, before resuming normal operations. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have repelled the attack and destroyed the drones, but a Ukrainian intelligence source confirmed the damage to the warship. The incident escalates tensions in the Black Sea region, which have been rising since Russia withdrew from a grain export deal with Ukraine and launched attacks on Ukrainian port facilities.
Ukrainian authorities released a video allegedly showing an unmanned boat attacking and hitting a Russian navy landing ship in the Black Sea, while Russia claims to have thwarted Ukrainian attacks on a naval base. The video has not been independently verified.
Russia's defense ministry said that Ukraine attempted to attack a Russian warship in the Black Sea using six unmanned boats, but the attack was repelled. The Priazovye ship was guarding the TurkStream and Blue Stream gas pipelines. This is the second attack by Ukrainian marine drones in recent weeks. The Black Sea peninsula was invaded by Russian forces and illegally annexed by Putin in 2014.