Russia’s massive Black Sea problem is worse than it looks

On paper, the Russian Navy remains the dominant force in the Black Sea. But after ceding control to Ukraine’s uncrewed surface drones, it now faces a mounting crisis: its key base at Novorossiysk is increasingly untenable, unless Moscow is willing to absorb further warship losses. Dramatic drone footage captures a Ukrainian strike on a Russian … Continue reading Russia’s massive Black Sea problem is worse than it looks