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Russia Says Destroyed Ukraine’s ‘Last Warship’

The landing ship Yuri Olefirenko was struck by “high-precision” weaponry in the Black Sea port of Odesa, the Defense Ministry said.

Military Reshuffle

Russia Replaces Baltic, Pacific Fleet Commanders

The appointments coincide with the conclusion of surprise naval drills in the Far East last week.

military reshuffle

Russian Navy Removes Pacific Fleet Commander

Admiral Sergei Avakyants, who has commanded the Pacific Fleet since 2012, was removed days after surprise combat drills.

Russian Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missiles at Mock Targets in Sea of Japan

Russia's Defence Ministry announced that its navy had fired test anti-ship missiles at mock targets in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday.

Strike on Crimea

Situation in Sevastopol 'Under Control' as Russian Navy Repels Drone Attack

Ukrainian drones launched an attack on the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in Russia-annexed Crimea early on Wednesday.

'maritime security belt'

Russia, China, Iran Launch Naval Drills

These are at least the third Russian-Chinese-Iranian naval war games since 2019.

military commission

Putin Oversees Launch of New Russian Submarine and Warships

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday oversaw the commissioning of several new warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as he vowed to further strengthen...

Russian Jailed 12 Years in Crimea for Sharing Naval Info With Ukraine

A court in Moscow-annexed Crimea has sentenced a Russian citizen to 12 years in prison on charges of sharing details about the Russian Navy with Ukrainian...

Recovered debris

Russia Says Crimea Attack Drones Used Grain Corridor ‘Safe Zone’

Russia said Sunday it recovered debris from drones that attacked its fleet in Sevastopol, exploiting the "safe zone" of a grain corridor, and could have...

China, Russia Stage Pacific Navy Drills

Russian and Chinese destroyers and other warships carried out live fire training and helicopter deck flights.

Russia Stages Showcase Naval Parade in St. Petersburg: In Photos

Russia's naval forces went on display amid the country's ongoing offensive in Ukraine.

out of commission

Russia to Scrap World’s Largest Nuclear Sub – Reports

The 175-meter Dmitry Donskoy served in the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet since 1980.

Surviving Moskva Sailors Could Face Redeployment – Novaya Gazeta

The sailors' parents reportedly penned a letter to authorities to protest their sons' redeployment.

curious questioning

Missing Moskva Conscript’s Father Says Questioned By Russian Security Services

Dmitry Shkrebets was one of the first and most vocal parents of the Moskva crew to search for answers about their sons’ fate.

actionable intelligence

Pentagon Denies Helping Ukraine Sink Moskva

"We did not provide Ukraine with specific targeting information for the Moskva," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

First admission

Russia Admits 1 Dead, 27 Missing After Moskva Cruiser Sinking

This marks Moscow's first admission of the losses following the tragedy.

Photos Appear to Show Stricken Moskva Missile Cruiser

Two low-resolution photos taken from different angles showed a large warship engulfed in smoke.

Russia Hits Kyiv Missile Factory After Moskva Flagship Sinks

The Moskva missile cruiser had been at the forefront of Russia's naval effort in the seven-week conflict.

Russian Flagship ‘Remains Afloat’ After Munitions Explosion – Ministry

The Moskva gained notoriety when it called on Ukrainian border troops to surrender, only to be defiantly refused.

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Naval Vessel in Azov Sea

Ukraine on Wednesday said it had struck a Russian naval transport vessel docked in the Azov Sea near the besieged port city of Mariupol, a month into the...

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