Moscow, apparently intent on disproving Ukrainian assertions, released videos and comments from the commander of its Black Sea Fleet, Adm. Viktor Sokolov.
Tag: Black Sea
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Young Sailors in Odesa Are Severed From the Sea by Ukraine War
With Russia trying to maintain military control of the Black Sea, Odesa is disconnected from its waters — and its history.
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Ukraine Says It Killed Chief of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
As they ramp up attacks on occupied Crimea, Ukrainian forces are repeatedly targeting the fleet based there, a key to Russia’s attacks deep into Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports.
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Ukrainian Grain on Cargo Ship Reaches Romania
After a journey of 12 hours across waters caught up in the war, a ship carrying tons of wheat made it safely to Romanian waters, as Kyiv worked to transport grain overland, as well.
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Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russia in Crimea and Black Sea
Claims of damage to Russian air defenses and warships reflect Ukraine’s growing strategy of degrading the Kremlin’s ability to use the region as a staging area that is vital to its war effort.