Ukraine Strikes Major Blow to Russian Black Sea Fleet

In a significant escalation, Ukraine's forces successfully targeted and sank the Russian Caesar Kunikov landing ship, marking a critical setback for Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea.

Ukraine's drone strike near Crimea resulted in the sinking of Russia's Caesar Kunikov, a key vessel in Moscow's Black Sea Fleet.
The attack, confirmed by British intelligence, signifies a shift in maritime momentum, severely impacting Russia's logistical support in the region.
Admiral Viktor Sokolov, commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was reportedly sacked following the loss of the Caesar Kunikov and a third of the fleet's warships.
Ukraine's strategic use of naval drones has increasingly constrained Russia's naval operations in the Black Sea, deterring Moscow from operating freely.
The sinking of the Caesar Kunikov is seen as a major victory for Ukraine, especially ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.