According to an analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), an increasing number of Ukrainian attacks in the Black Sea are making it difficult for Russia to take control of occupied Crimea. As added, the Kremlin is particularly unable to ensure permanent logistics in this region. In the field of fuel supply. Recently, Ukrainian Navy drones destroyed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters in the Black Sea.
“As a result of a successful operation by Ukrainian military intelligence in the Black Sea near temporarily occupied Crimea, special forces “Group 13” on December 31 used a missile mounted on a Magura V5 naval drone. Two Russian Mi-8 helicopters were destroyed,” Ukrainian intelligence reported.
“According to preliminary reports, the crews of these enemy helicopters were also eliminated. Another Russian helicopter was hit (by missiles) and was shot down, but managed to land,” the statement added.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Colonel Dmytro Pretenchuk disputed Russian reports that the helicopter had only eight crew members on board. He added that the loss of highly qualified helicopter crews was significant for Russia.
Pletentchuk also noted that Ukraine’s attack on occupied Crimea has deprived Russian forces of permanent logistics in the region. It caused damage to railway tracks on the Kerch Strait bridge and ferries carrying freight cars and fuel tankers.
War in Ukraine. “Ukraine is blocking Russia’s control over occupied Crimea.”
At the same time, Russian internet sources reported that warships of the Russian Federation are trying to hide from Ukrainian naval attacks in bays and ports.
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Ukraine’s increased offensive capabilities in the Black Sea could threaten Russia’s control over occupied Crimea, according to an analysis by experts at the American Institute for the Study of War.
It added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed that Ukraine will increase the number of drone and missile attacks against Russia in 2025 as part of efforts to force the aggressor to accept Ukraine’s demands in future negotiations.
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