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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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Russian Black Sea Fleet patrol ship "Sergey Kotov" guarded Kerch Strait - Navy spokesman Pletenchuk The Russian Black Sea Fleet patrol vessel "Sergey Kotov" was engaged in the protection of the Kerch Strait. 10 505 39
Russian Federation disguises fuel trucks as civilian transport due to Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on logistics in Crimea, - Navy Due to regular strikes by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on logistics routes in the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, Russian troops have begun disguising fuel tankers as civilian vehicles. 3 613 39 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
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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. 6 382 24 Previously in trend: Russia in the Mediterranean
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. 7 666 24 Previously in trend: War
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. 4 386 23 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone
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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. 3 896 20
Enemy keeps submarines in their bases under water, thus hiding them from potential strikes - Pletenchuk At the bases, Russian submarines are submerged underwater to hide from potential strikes, as the enemy expects an attack and tries to protect the boats in this way. 1 794 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 5 671 19
Strikes on Russian logistics in occupied Crimea are part of multi-stage operation, - Navy Ukraine’s strikes against Russian logistics infrastructure in the occupied Crimea are part of a comprehensive, multi-stage operation that has been ongoing for a long time. 2 861 24 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
There are no more Russian missile carriers in Crimea, enemy keeps them in Novorossiysk - Navy Russia maintains 10 missile carriers based in the port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian military deprived the Russian occupiers of the Kalibr cruise missile carriers in Crimea. 1 855 18
After end of so-called "truce", Russians resumed air strikes on Ukraine from occupied Crimea, - Navy After the end of the so-called "truce" from the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russia immediately resumed air strikes against Ukraine. Currently, there is one missile carrier in the Black Sea. 3 751 17 Previously in trend: Shellings from Crimea
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. 2 706 17 Previously in trend: War
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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. 5 619 15
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. 3 974 14 Previously in trend: War
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. 7 011 14
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. 14 543 14 Previously in trend: strike on Kerch bridge
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. 7 345 14
Enemy can take apart "Minsk" LLS for spare parts, - Navy spokesman, Pletenchuk The enemy can disassemble the damaged landing ship "Minsk" for spare parts because it cannot be restored. 9 898 13
Blowing up Crimean bridge will affect occupiers’ logistics, - Ukrainian Navy The attack on the Crimean bridge will have a certain impact on the enemy's logistics, as the structure has been heavily damaged. 4 628 13 Previously in trend: blow up of a Crimean bridge
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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. 4 379 12 Previously in trend: missile attack
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. 2 783 11
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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. 2 865 8
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. 4 995 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
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