Ukrainian maritime drones (USVs), utilizing asymmetric and unconventional means, have significantly impacted Russian supply lines in the Black Sea, cutting vital routes and disrupting logistics, according to OSINT sources. This strategic move, part of Ukraine's next generation naval tactics, has been acknowledged as degrading the so-called Syrian Express, crucial for supplying weapons to Russians and Assad in Syria. The use of naval drones has neutralized several large Russian landing ships, marking a shift in dominance in the region. Additionally, the sinking of the patrol ship Sergey Kotov on March 4 has been highlighted by OSINT researcher H.I. Sutton as part of these disruptions. However, Ukraine's focus on naval and air defense might expose other areas to increased Russian cruise missile and drone strikes.
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Russian strikes on important Ukrainian assets like air defense systems or artillery pieces are causing a lot of trouble for Ukraine to the point that some Ukrainians believe Chinese technology is helping Russia because they haven't noticed such pinpoint accuracy prior.
In addition to sinking the patrol ship Sergey Kotov, Ukrainian maritime drones also disrupted Russian logistics in the Black Sea - OSINT researcher H.I. Sutton. After the fireships were spotted by a Russian commercial vessel on March 4 (before the attack on the Kotov, which… https://t.co/Q8okNB7JQM https://t.co/S5zTE6Ke77
The air defense systems that Ukraine transfered to the front lines trying to slow down Russian fighter jets dropping glide bombs on Ukrainian positions will lead to other areas exposed. Russian cruise missile and drone strikes will become more effective again in near future.
BLACK SEA DOMINANCE: By asymmetric and unconventional means UKR's next generation naval drones are cutting Russian supply lines in the Black Sea. https://t.co/xoToRGJfpE https://t.co/sEGKgUDe7W
Ukraine seriously degrading the Syrian Express (supply of weapons for Russians & Assad in Syria). After several large landing ships were neutrazlized, now use of naval drones in the Black Sea considerably limits Russian movements. Source: https://t.co/szE5lkBc72. Thks @Rebel44CZ. https://t.co/6tUigj9VdO https://t.co/XQyBXx0Lr2
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