Russia Dismisses Navy Chief Amid Ukraine's Successful Black Sea Campaign

The Kremlin has removed Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov from his position following Ukraine's effective attacks on the Russian Black Sea fleet, marking a significant shift in military leadership.

Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov was dismissed as Russia's top naval commander after Ukraine's series of attacks on the Black Sea fleet led to significant losses.
Ukraine's innovative use of sea drones and long-range missiles has effectively challenged Russia's dominance in the Black Sea, enabling Kyiv to resume grain exports from Odesa.
The Kremlin has been forced to relocate most of its Black Sea fleet from Crimea to Novorossiysk on the Russian mainland due to the effectiveness of Ukraine's attacks.
An estimated one-third of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which numbered 80 ships before the war, has been destroyed in the two years of conflict.
The dismissal of Yevmenov follows the ICC's issuance of an arrest warrant against him for crimes against humanity, related to directing missile strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.