Russia's Black Sea Fleet has received another severe Blow, after being targeted once more by Ukrainian Missiles. The Fleet, once the Kremlin's most formidable Military Force in Crimea, has been under constant Attack, and lost approximately a Third of its Original Strength.
It is estimated that over 20 Vessels have been Sunk or Rendered Inoperable, in the 28 months since Putin launched His full-scale Invasion of Ukraine.
Despite having No significant Navy of its own, Ukraine has managed to Inflict this Damage through clever use of Water Drones and Cruise Missiles.
The Headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet are located in Sevastopol, which was Attacked in the early hours of Monday morning. Reports say that at least Six British-made Storm Shadow Missiles targeted Military and Naval Bases in and around Sevastopol.
One of these Missiles reportedly Destroyed a Major Logistics Centre belonging to the Fleet. Video footage of the Explosion depicts a massive Mushroom Cloud of dense black Smoke rising into the night sky.
The Logistics Support Center, which opened in 2014, following Russia's Illegal Annexation of the Peninsula, Supplies Weapons and Ammunition to both Naval and Military Units of the Black Sea Fleet.
The Logistics Center has been Targeted before, with an Attack in September, 2023, resulting in One Death and Two injuries.
The most Significant embarrassment for Putin's Crimean Navy to date. was the Sinking of its Flagship, the Moskva. The Sinking of the Moskva was a severe Hit to Russian Prestige and represented both a Symbolic and Practical Victory for Kyiv.
It was the only Vessel in the Fleet, equipped with Anti-Aircraft Missile systems capable of Defending an entire Naval Formation from Air Attacks.
Its Loss left the Fleet unable to operate Freely in the Northwestern part of the Black Sea, leading to the Cancellation of Plans for an Amphibious Landing near Odesa.
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