Ukraine Sinks Russian Warship, Shakes Up Kremlin's Naval Command

The sinking of the Caesar Kunikov off Crimea prompts Putin to replace the head of the Black Sea Fleet amid ongoing naval losses.

The Kremlin dismissed Admiral Viktor Sokolov, commander of the Black Sea Fleet, following the sinking of the Caesar Kunikov warship by Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine's successful naval strategy has significantly weakened Russia's Black Sea Fleet, sinking about 20% of its ships over the past two years.
Vice Admiral Sergey Pinchuk has been appointed as the new commander of the Black Sea Fleet, as Russia seeks to mitigate heavy naval losses.
Ukraine's use of drones and modified missiles has been pivotal in challenging Russia's naval supremacy in the Black Sea.
The change in naval command comes as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its third year, highlighting the ongoing struggle for control in the region.