Russia "hiding" navy behind Crimea amid intensifying attacks: Kyiv

Ukraine's naval drone offensive in the Black Sea is forcing Russia to hide its ships behind Crimea or in heavily protected ports, as they try to avoid collisions with Ukrainian naval drones and protect the Kerch Strait Bridge, according to a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy.

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Russia "hiding" navy behind Crimea amid intensifying attacks: Kyiv

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Relevant topic timeline:

9/10/2023

Ukraine Aims to Retake Crimea, Russia's Strategic Stronghold in the Black Sea

9/11/2023

Ukraine Reports Gains in East and South as Russia Struggles

9/11/2023

UK: Russia Targeted Civilian Ship in Ukraine Port Attack

Britain has accused Russia of targeting and launching a missile attack on a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea, but it was successfully intercepted by Ukrainian defenses.

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Russia Claims Ukraine Launched Drone Attacks Across Crimea and Mainland, Damaging Oil Depot

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Ukraine Threatens to Destroy Russian Black Sea Fleet if It Doesn't Leave Crimea