Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Warships Flee From Sevastopol Amid Ukrainian Attacks

The Russian Black Sea Fleet based in the naval base of Sevastopol has been forced to relocate several warships due to ongoing attacks by Ukrainian forces, per a Russian official.

The naval base in Sevastopol, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, had been a key position for the navy. However, Ukrainian attacks have increasingly threatened the fleet’s safety.

Dmitry Rogozin, a Russian-installed senator for the Zaporizhzhia region and former head of Russia’s space agency, confirmed many ships had been relocated from Sevastopol.

This is the first time a Russian official has publicly confirmed the forced relocation of warships. Rogozin’s statements were reported by the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper.

Ukraine has often claimed that its attacks on Russian naval assets in the Black Sea forced Moscow to relocate its ships to Novorossiisk, a safer base away from Crimea.

Rogozin also stated that large Russian vessels have become vulnerable targets as Ukrainian forces increased their use of unmanned boats.

The official highlighted the need for Russia to speed up its advancements in drone warfare and electronics. He said that a “military-technical revolution” is taking place, changing the dynamics of the battle with each passing month.

He further added that Russia’s slow progress in drone development at the start of the war had put them at a disadvantage, though the country has since made improvements in this area.

Rogozin says Russia should now concentrate on developing advanced drone units, electronic warfare capabilities, and satellite positioning systems that can avoid interference from the enemies’ technology.

He said these systems are essential for assuring precise targeting and keeping an advantage in the evolving conflict.

The relocation of the Black Sea Fleet, which was previously stationed in Sevastopol, exemplifies the importance of drone and electronic warfare technology in modern combat, per the source.

Reference: Reuters

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