Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Claims Russian Naval Retreat from Crimea and Black Sea Amid Continued Military Pressure
Zelenskyy asserts Ukraine's growing military capabilities against Russia, claims imminent fire control over Crimea amid successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian assets.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is retreating from Crimea due to Ukraine's continuous military pressure and successful strikes on Russian assets.
- Despite some technical glitches in his video address, Zelenskyy boasts about his country's growing military capabilities, including use of naval drones striking key Russian installations.
- He mentions that although Ukraine has not yet gained full fire control over Crimea and its surrounding waters, it is only a matter of time before they do.
- Zelenskyy emphasizes that Kyiv's ability to exert such pressure comes as a result of billions of dollars’ worth of weapons supplied by its Western allies.
- In addition, Zelenskyy hints at new developments following Moscow's invasion, particularly a new Black Sea export corridor allowing for safe export of Ukrainian grain despite the ongoing conflict.