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Pletenchuk Dmytro has been vocal about the evolving tactics of Russia in the Black Sea amidst ongoing conflict. According to him, Russia is increasingly relying on its submarine fleet, utilizing GPS spoofing technology for transporting sanctioned oil, and adapting to adverse weather conditions which limit their missile launch capabilities. Notably, Pletenchuk highlighted incidences such as Russian forces striking their own aircraft in Crimea and the use of record numbers of Shahed drones in Odesa. He also pointed out that the Russian Navy can't influence hostilities effectively due to Ukrainian countermeasures. These adaptations reflect Russia's strategic pivot in response to Ukrainian naval and aerial defenses.
What is Pletenchuk Dmytro's view on Russian Black Sea fleet tactics?
Pletenchuk Dmytro notes that Russia has shifted to using submarines in the Black Sea, making them harder to detect and counter. This change is part of their strategy to adapt to increasing threats and challenges in the region.
How has Pletenchuk Dmytro reported on the use of drones by Russia?
Pletenchuk reported that Russia uses a record number of Shahed drones to attack locations like Odesa, integrating them with missile strikes. This strategy indicates an evolving and aggressive use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Why are Russian ships less active in the Black Sea according to Pletenchuk Dmytro?
According to Pletenchuk Dmytro, harsh weather conditions and Ukrainian defenses have made it difficult for Russian ships to operate in the Black Sea, leading to a decreased presence and activity in the region during storms and military confrontations.
What are the implications of GPS spoofing used by Russia, as mentioned by Pletenchuk Dmytro?
Pletenchuk highlights that Russia uses GPS spoofing to transport sanctioned oil discreetly, avoiding detection and penalties. This tactic shows their attempt to circumvent international sanctions and continue their economic activities.
What challenges does the Russian Navy face in logistics according to Pletenchuk Dmytro?
Pletenchuk mentions that logistical challenges are significant for the Russian Navy, especially in the Mediterranean, due to the closed Bosphorus strait. These issues complicate resupply and affect their operational capabilities in distant regions.
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Russia will not withdraw its fleet from Novorossiysk after strike, - Pletenchuk Russia will not withdraw its fleet from Novorossiysk despite the massive strike on Russian ships. 15 401 35 Previously in trend: Russian vessel hit
Crimean Bridge still performs its function, but it is no longer on same scale - Pletenchuk The Russian occupiers have not significantly restored the operation of the Crimean bridge after the previous strikes. Although railroad trains with heavy equipment do not run through it, the flow of civilian traffic, including "tourists," continues. 14 576 14 Previously in trend: strike on Kerch bridge
Pletenchuk: Missile that Russians used to strike Odesa contained shrapnel to injure as many people as possible. VIDEO On the evening of 29 April, Russians struck Odesa with a missile containing shrapnel to injure as many people as possible. 9 713 25 Previously in trend: War
Russian drone struck Ukrainian Navy ship: one sailor killed Russian occupation forces struck one of the Ukrainian Navy ships. One crew member was killed and several were wounded. 8 739 51 Previously in trend: Ships of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Strike on Ukrainian Navy ship
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Russian Federation hides its fleet in Novorossiysk, gathered in one place like fish in barrel - Pletenchuk There are two missile-carrying submarines of the Black Sea Fleet in the sea. 7 683 24 Previously in trend: War
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Navy of Ukraine destroyed Russian ferry "Conro Trader" in port "Kavkaz" - Pletenchuk The Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed the destruction of the Russian ferry "Conro Trader" in the port of "Kavkaz" in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation. 7 379 14
Russians shot down their own plane while repelling drone attack over Crimea - Pletenchuk In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian air defense shot down its own military aircraft while trying to repel an attack by drones. 7 235 25 Previously in trend: Shooting down Russian Su Explosions in Crimea The Russians shot down their plane
Russians begin construction of permanent anti-drone defences near Kerch Bridge, being built parallel to bridge - Ukrainian Navy Russians are setting up a structure along the Crimean bridge that resembles a bridge. 7 030 14
Russia lost naval base in Mediterranean Sea - Pletenchuk Russia no longer has a full-fledged naval base in the Mediterranean Sea, and its presence in the region has become much more difficult after the loss of the base in Tartus. 6 401 24 Previously in trend: Russia in the Mediterranean
Pletenchuk on strikes on oil depot in Feodosia: this object caused much more emotion than previous oil depots The occupiers of Crimea should feel for themselves where they got to, and understand that there was no point in poking their nose into the peninsula. 5 736 7
Occupiers are "barricading" Kerch Strait to narrow passage as much as possible for better fire control - Pletenchuk The Russian military is trying to narrow the Kerch Strait to make it easier to control. 5 691 19
Russians have sacralized Crimean bridge, as well as Crimea itself. All available air defense systems of various ranges are located on peninsula, - Pletenchuk The occupiers have deployed all available air defence systems of various ranges on the Crimean peninsula, including those to protect the Crimean bridge. 5 643 15
Storm season may "adjust" protective structure near Crimean bridge - Pletenchuk The structure that Russia is trying to build near the Crimean bridge does not look fundamental and could be damaged during the storm season. 5 464 48 Previously in trend: War
At moment of Defense Forces’ strike on oil terminal in Tuapse, there were at least three ships in port, - Pletenchuk At the time of the Ukrainian Defense Forces' strike on the infrastructure of the RN-Tuapse Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar Krai region of the Russian Federation, there were at least three ships at the terminal. Their owners have already been identified. 5 024 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Crimean bridge used to be guarded by up to 14 Russian ships and boats, but now there are zero - Pletenchuk Russian military ships are not currently guarding the Crimean bridge. 4 769 26 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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Russia will be unable to launch sea-based Kalibr missile attacks on Ukraine until spring, Pletenchuk says Stormy weather in the waters of the Black and Azov seas will limit Russia’s ability to carry out missile launches against Ukraine at least until spring. 4 428 12 Previously in trend: missile attack
Russians have effectively destroyed Kinburn Spit and "Askania-Nova," - Pletenchuk Russian occupiers have effectively destroyed the Kinburn Spit and the "Askania-Nova" Nature Reserve through their military operations in southern Ukraine. 4 414 23 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone
5 boats of Russian Federation were destroyed by Armed Forces in South - Pletenchuk Defense forces of Ukraine destroyed 5 boats of Russian invaders in the South. 4 149 4
Russian troops chose tactics of ballistic missile attacks from occupied Crimea due to peculiarities of these weapons - JC ’South’ Russian troops chose the tactic of ballistic attacks on Ukraine from the occupied Crimea primarily because of the peculiarities of ballistic weapons. 3 988 14 Previously in trend: War
Russians have changed their tactics at sea: They use only submarines, - Navy Russia has changed its tactics in the Black and Azov Seas, which now boils down to the presence of only submarines, which are more difficult to find and destroy. 3 921 20
Defence forces use effective ways to counter enemy cruise missiles, - Pletenchuk The Ukrainian Defense Forces are currently using effective ways to counter enemy cruise missiles launched by the occupiers from the sea. 3 822 5 Previously in trend: War
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Ukrainian Navy confirmed its participation in attack on ammunition warehouse in Kursk Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk confirmed the participation of Navy units in the attack on the ammunition depot in Kursk but did not confirm or deny the use of a modified Ukrainian Neptune missile. 3 671 4
Ukrainian Navy confirmed defeat of Russian ship in Kerch Strait: it was guarding Crimean Bridge area A Russian ship that was providing security for the area around the Crimean Bridge has been struck in the Kerch Strait. The results of the strike are currently being verified. 3 662 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
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"Iskander" missile was shot down yesterday in Odesa region - Pletenchuk On 18 July, the Defence Forces shot down a Russian "Iskander" missile in Odesa region. 3 064 11 Previously in trend: War
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Drones of unknown type, which were launched by Russians today, belong to reconnaissance - Defense Forces For reconnaissance, the occupiers use different types of drones. This night, during the attack on Ukraine, the Russians used drones of an unknown type. 2 896 8
All of Crimea is under fire control of Defense Forces of Ukraine, - Defense Forces Ukrainian defenders keep the entire territory of the occupied peninsula under fire control. 2 795 11
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Kinburn spit is now actually zone of hostilities, and quite active ones - Pletenchuk As a result of the hostilities, the Kinburn spit in the Mykolaiv region is now actually a combat zone, the Russians have set up their positions there, from where they periodically fire and receive a response. 2 752 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
After long pause, Russian invaders started storming Nestryha Island again - OC "South" On the left bank of the Kherson region, Russian troops again stormed the island of Nestryha. In total, the occupiers attempted to storm the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces 19 times during the day. 2 751 8 Previously in trend: War
Russia conducts exercises in Sea of Azov involving missile carriers and amphibious ships - Pletenchuk Currently, there is an enemy group of six ships in the Sea of Azov. The nature of their actions suggests that Russia is conducting exercises there. 2 737 17 Previously in trend: War
Ferry crossing in Kerch has not resumed operation after attack on May 30 - Pletenchuk After the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck with ATACMS missiles on May 30, the Russians have not yet been able to resume the operation of the ferry crossing. 2 663 8
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Russian Navy can no longer influence course of hostilities - Pletenchuk The Russian Navy has lost the ability to influence the course of hostilities in Ukraine. 2 164 4 Previously in trend: War
There are no ships with launchers for "Oniks" and "Zircons" in Russian Black Sea Fleet - Ukrainian Navy The Russian Black Sea Fleet has no ships with launchers for "Oniks" and "Zircon" missiles. 2 135 6 Previously in trend: War
Russia continues to strengthen Kerch Bridge - Pletenchuk Russia continues attempts to strengthen the Kerch Bridge and restore damaged barriers in the Black Sea. 1 963 10
Day in South was tense, enemy tried to storm island of Nestryha and bridgeheads in Krynky - OC "South" Yesterday, the occupiers tried to storm the island of Nestryha and the bridgeheads of the Defense Forces in the Krynky region of the Kherson region, but all enemy attacks were unsuccessful. 1 950 0
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