Ukraine - Russia Conflict
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Russia’s Changing Navy
As a result of recently proposed reforms, the Russian Navy’s four fleets—Pacific, Northern, Baltic and Black Sea—as well as the Caspian Flotilla would become directly subordinate to the central headquarters of the Russian Navy, as they were prior to the military reforms of 2009–2012, instead of...
They're effective to an extent because Russia has to sell its oil much cheaper to India to make it worth paying the transport costs all the way from there to EU and US rather than getting it from The Middle East. Although obviously the war would end quicker if India imported less of it.
India is now butthurt over something else anyway.
Ukraine's 'Maa Kali' tweet sparks Hinduphobia allegations by Indian users
A now-deleted tweet by Ukraine defence ministry allegedly depicted Hindu goddess Kali over Russian blast fume in an awkward pose.
The entrance to Sevastopol harbor is now protected by no less than 6 layers of physical barriers. This adds to the patrol boats, helicopter patrols, anti-diver dolphins and gun emplacements.
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New Defenses Show Russia On Defensive In Sevastopol As Ukraine Attacks - Naval News
There are few more visible signs of Russia's more defensive posture than the six layers of nets and booms across Sevastopol harbor. The enhanced defenses are primarily aimed at Ukraine's maritime drones. The April 24 2023 attack on the Crimean port shows how things are heating up.
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Trained Russian Navy Dolphins are Protecting Black Sea Naval Base, Satellite Photos Show - USNI News
Russia has deployed trained dolphins during its invasion of Ukraine to protect a Black Sea naval base, USNI News has learned. The Russian Navy has placed two dolphin pens at the entrance to Sevastopol harbor, sheltered just inside a sea wall. The pens were moved there in February, around the...
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