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Nato chief mocks ‘broken’ Russian submarine as it resurfaces off English Channel

Moscow denied that its submarine had suffered a serious malfunction

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Russian Submarine Surfaces in France: Naval Protocol or Technical Meltdown?

According to reports, the Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine operated by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was observed navigating on the surface near Brittany on 9 October 2025.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025

What to know about Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula seized by Russia from Ukraine over a decade ago

Russia’s illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in March 2014 was quick and bloodless, and it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

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Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ drone assault forces Russia to shelter, move aircraft

A psychological blow may be the biggest impact of Ukraine’s Spiderweb operation, say experts.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2025

Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Why Crimea is coveted by both Russia and Ukraine - and the role it plays in the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to retake the Crimean Peninsula after Russia’s seizure exactly 11 years ago

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

The west is already at war with Russia. And large-scale conflict may not be far off

Russia is already at war with the west. It has been so since its occupation of Crimea in 2014, when Russia sought to secure its access to Sevastopol as a base for its Black Sea Fleet and as a potential lever of influence over Kyiv’s political direction.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024

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Senior Russian naval officer killed in Crimea car bombing

A Ukrainian source accuses Valery Trankovsky of committing war crimes by ordering missile attacks on civilians

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Top Russian navy commander 'killed in Crimea car bomb attack'

A homemade bomb was reportedly placed under his Jeep by Ukraine’s security service

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

How the Ukrainians – with no navy – defeated Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

Since the Russian invasion began in 2022, Ukraine has successfully resisted its opponents on many fronts, but its most surprising success came in a theater where few expected Ukraine to prevail: the Black Sea.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2024

Russian Navy Forced To Move Warships From Crimea

Ukraine's successful attacks on Russian naval forces in the Black Sea prompt strategic challenges and fleet repositioning for Russia.

Ukraine's Successful Attacks Leave Russia's Black Sea Fleet Weakened.

Ukrainian attacks severely weaken Russia's Black Sea Fleet, leaving only one ship. Recent strikes render the fleet functionally inactive.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Naval Vessels In Sevastopol Attack

Ukraine's attack on Russian naval vessels in Sevastopol impacts the Black Sea Fleet and showcases military capabilities.

Ukraine says it hit two Russian landing ships off occupied Crimea

A Moscow-installed regional official says 10 missiles shot down amid a major Ukrainian air attack.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024

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Ukrainian Military Intelligence Reports Sinking Of Million Russian Warship

Ukrainian military intelligence reports successful sinking of Russian warship in Black Sea, escalating tensions in the region.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024

Russian Black Sea ship Sergey Kotov sunk after drone strike, says Ukraine

Kyiv’s military intelligence unit says it sank the patrol ship Sergey Kotov near the Crimean peninsula.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024

Putin's Black Sea Fleet suffers fresh blow as patrol ship 'hit' by Ukrainian sea drones off Crimea

The Sergei Kotov vessel was reportedly ‘significantly damaged’

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024

Ukraine’s strategic goal in 2024 is to make Russia’s war felt in Moscow

Ukraine is doubling down on remote warfare to smash Putin’s power base and ability to fight.

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Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2024

Russian Black Sea commander 'sacked after Ukraine downs warship'

Viktor Sokolov has been dismissed and succeeded by an unnamed chief of staff, according to reports

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024

Ukraine says ‘destroyed’ Russian ship in underwater drone attack off Crimea

Military intelligence releases nighttime video showing sinking of ship it said was the missile boat Ivanovets.

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

Ukraine destroys Russian warship in Crimea in major blow to Black Sea fleet

Ukraine’s month-long missile assault on Crimea has forced Russia’s prized Black Sea fleet to retreat

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Defence secretary Grant Shapps confirms transfer of two navy minehunters to Ukraine

Aid is part of collaborative effort between Britain and Norway to bolster Ukrainian Navy

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

Ukraine 'closer to NATO than ever before' as UK says Putin navy in Black Sea retreat

As Russia launched a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine with winter hitting

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says he will keep up military pressure on Russian-occupied Crimea – as it happened

Ukrainian president says military pressure will continue, during video address in Prague that was marred by possible hack attack, says Czech parliament

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin suffers loss of 261 troops in 24 hours as Kyiv offensive gains momentum

Ukraine makes gains in south, top commander says

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