Ukraine achieves “impossible” at Russia’s Novorossiysk port, says expert after drones disabled Varshavyanka-class submarine
Multi-layered defenses, 6 submarines assigned, 2 now out of action.
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Ukrainian navy hits Russian Black Sea fleet communications hub in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian Naval Forces targeted the 184th Research Experimental Base that "provided command and control for Black Sea Fleet units," according to official military sources.
Spasatel Ilyin was the Russian ship hit near Novorossiysk by aerial drone—captain injured, ship disabled
The vessel’s electronics and communications were reportedly taken offline after the bridge was struck.
Ukraine struck a rare Russian spy ship 600 km away—now it’s crippled and useless (video)
The drone hit destroyed the vessel’s recon gear and command bridge, HUR confirmed.
Five Russian divers tried to lift a Ukrainian drone in Novorossiysk bay — they never surfaced again
The sea drone detonated during the recovery attempt, killing Russia’s elite sabotage group instantly.
Militarnyi: Russian Black Sea Fleet’s 43rd Air Regiment loses over half its Su-30SM fighters since 2022
The Crimean-based unit began the war with 12 jets. Seven are now gone, with more damaged.
UK “rapidly developed” new naval drones for Ukraine
The UK Defense Procurement Minister mentioned “Wasp” and “Snapper” unmanned maritime vessel programs as undergoing final testing.
NYT: US reveals previously classified support for Ukrainian drone development
The outgoing US Biden Administration declassified the extensive contributions to Ukraine’s drone program, including funding, intelligence sharing, and tech support.