Russian naval logistics in Crimea effectively destroyed – Ukrainian Navy

Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said this when asked about the losses of the Russian Black Sea Fleet this year, Ukrinform reports.

"Quantitative indicators are important, but qualitative indicators carry more weight. I’m not only referring to the ships Russia has lost but also to the critical stages we’ve now overcome. One such milestone is that the Russians have essentially abandoned Crimea in terms of the Black Sea Fleet. Another significant achievement is the near-complete destruction of Russia’s naval logistics supporting their forces in Crimea," Pletenchuk said.

He further highlighted that another crucial stage is the liberation of the Sea of Azov from the presence of Russian warships.

"This is by no means the full extent of our capabilities. Nevertheless, we are steadily progressing. This year was challenging for us, but it was even more difficult for the Russians in the Azov-Black Sea region. Now they fully understand that even the eastern coast of the Sea of Azov and the Krasnodar Territory are no longer secure zones for them. We’ve proven this, forcing them to adapt, which significantly complicates their operations," Pletenchuk added.

He explained that these developments allow the Ukrainian Navy to plan future operations with these achievements in mind.

• Over 1,000 days of full-scale war, Ukraine has struck over 25% of Russia's main warships in the Black Sea.