Admiral Alexander Moiseyev Appointed as New Russian Navy Chief
Following significant losses in the Black Sea, Russia replaces its navy commander with Admiral Alexander Moiseyev to bolster its naval capabilities.
- Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, previously commander of Russia's Northern Fleet, has been officially appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy.
- The change in leadership follows a series of successful Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Black Sea fleet, resulting in substantial vessel losses.
- Moscow has not provided an official reason for the appointment, but the reshuffle comes amid heavy losses, with estimates suggesting the Black Sea Fleet lost about 30% of its vessels.
- The Ukrainian military's use of naval drones has been particularly effective, targeting Russian vessels and contributing to the strategic isolation of Crimea.
- Russia is reportedly moving to strengthen the Black Sea Fleet, adding more firepower to warships to counter Ukrainian drone attacks.