Russia Replaces Navy Chief Amid Black Sea Setbacks
Following significant losses to Ukrainian attacks, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov is reportedly dismissed, with Admiral Alexander Moiseyev named as his replacement.
- Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov has been reportedly dismissed as the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, replaced by Admiral Alexander Moiseyev.
- The change in leadership follows a series of Ukrainian attacks on the Russian Black Sea Fleet, leading to significant losses.
- The Kremlin has declined to comment on the reports, and there has been no official confirmation of Yevmenov's dismissal.
- Russian naval operations in the Black Sea have been heavily impacted, with several warships and submarines destroyed or damaged.
- Despite setbacks in the Black Sea, Russian forces continue to advance in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.