Putin's navy suffers significant losses in Black Sea conflict

In 2022, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated dramatically as Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aiming to assert control over key territories including Crimea. This marked a significant turning point in the ongoing war, as Kiev's rapid response and innovative tactics in the Black Sea region began to shift naval power dynamics. The Ukrainian forces, despite having suffered severe losses in terms of their own naval capabilities, demonstrated a remarkable level of resilience. They adopted a new form of naval warfare that relied on sea drones and missiles rather than traditional naval fleets. This modern approach led to significant victories against Russian forces, including the sinking of the Moskva, Russia's flagship vessel, which severely undermined Russia's naval strength in the Black Sea. As the conflict progressed, reports indicated that Russia's Black Sea Fleet became