Russia’s new Black Sea base could force Georgia into Ukraine war, WSJ warns
Satellite images show Russia building a naval base in breakaway Abkhazia after losing one-third of its Black Sea fleet to Ukrainian attacks.
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UK intel: Russia’s Mediterranean presence in doubt after Assad regime collapse
Russia’s focus on the invasion of Ukraine has likely weakened its ability to sustain the Assad regime and maintain influence in Syria.
Russia’s African presence at risk from potential Syria naval base loss, expert says
H.I.Sutton says the loss of Tartus would threaten Russia's Mediterranean naval task force presence and ability to support its military operations in Africa.
The Telegraph: Putin may need ceasefire in Ukraine if he loses Tartus naval base in Syria
Russia evacuates naval assets from Syria, signaling a strategic shift and potential loss of influence in the Mediterranean.
Naval Special Operations Center: Soldiers of 73rd Marine Center killed in action
The 73rd Naval Special Ops Center, which liberated Zmiinyi (Snake) Island were killed, conducting a combat mission on Russian-occupied Tendra Spit in Kherson Oblast. After completing their objective, the retreat came under fire.
Ukraine’s victory demands more than drones. “Boots on the ground” define true territory control, says Navy commander
Ukraine created the world's first fleet of naval drones, paralyzing Russia's Black Sea Fleet. However, can occupied Crimea - the apple of Vladimir Putin's eye - be liberated by drones alone?
Ukraine’s innovative naval tactics shifted balance of power despite lack of warships
Through innovative tactics and strategic use of maritime drones, Ukraine, despite lacking warships, has disrupted Russia's naval superiority
Russia to set up naval base in Georgia’s Abkhazia as Ukrainian strikes threaten Crimea base
In the wake of Ukrainian strikes challenging the Russian Black Sea Fleet's hold in Crimea, Moscow turns to Georgia's occupied Abkhazia for a potential new naval base, as claimed by a self-styled Abkhazia president after meeting with Putin.
