- A Russian warship has been observed making an unexpected U-turn in the Black Sea.
- A Ukrainian navy spokesman said they were “running away to hiding places.”
- Ukraine’s victory over the Russian Navy was the outstanding success of the two-year war.
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Russian warships are acting cautiously and making unexpected U-turns, Hide from Ukrainian Navy dronessaid a Ukrainian Navy spokesperson.
Recently, a Russian convoy approached the Bosphorus, but instead of proceeding to Russian-controlled Crimea, it abruptly changed course.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pretenchuk suggested the ships may have been responding to a perceived threat. hinting at fear of attack by Ukraine, According to Newsweek magazine.
“These vessels were forced to move along the Turkish border, effectively hiding in Turkish territorial waters. Therefore, instead of taking the shortest route they would normally take, they fled to hiding places.” Pletentchuk added.
Recent observations by OSINT analysts highlight similar operations involving Russian vessels, including those targeted by U.S. sanctions.
Bosphorus OSINT observer Jörg Ishuk pointed out the strangeness of the Russian transport ship’s movements on X (formerly Twitter).
Very, very strange: a civilian ship in name only; @USTreasury The licensed, South Carolina-owned, Russian-flagged cargo ship Sparta IV had just arrived at the south entrance of the Bosphorus and was about to pass when traffic was interrupted due to fog. Sparta IV turns her around and heads towards the Aegean Sea. pic.twitter.com/6IXtC4gg3o
— Yoruk Isik (@YorukIsik) February 26, 2024
Ukraine’s repeated attacks on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet have been one of the notable successes of the two-year war.
Ukraine’s effective use of naval drones has caused heavy losses to the Russian fleet, limiting its capabilities and forcing it to adjust its operational strategy.
In fact, Ukraine is upgrading its naval drones by equipping them with larger warheads. “More powerful” naval drones were effective in sinking Russian warships.
Ukraine built it to be “more powerful, more efficient and more lethal” compared to earlier models. General Ivan Lukashevich told Business Insider.
“Ukraine’s unconventional approach to maritime warfare”
The Ukrainian Armed Forces Strategic Communications Center reports that approximately 33% of the warships of the rear naval fleet have been neutralized.
Pletentchuk claimed Russia had only five operational ships.decreased from 13 following the sinking of the landing ship Tsesar Kunikov in February.
Ukraine’s success in targeting Russian naval assets has forced the Black Sea Fleet to reallocate its forces, impacting its ability to control maritime trade routes in the western Black Sea.
In February, the UK Ministry of Defense told Newsweek: “It is becoming increasingly clear that the defense posture adopted to mitigate Ukraine’s unconventional approach to maritime warfare is not working as intended. ” he said.