Ukraine Claims Major Military Successes, Sinks Russian Submarine

Ukraine Claims Significant Military Successes Against Russia

On Saturday, Ukraine’s military announced a major development in its ongoing conflict with Russia, claiming to have successfully sunk a submarine in the Russian-controlled port of Sevastopol. In a series of coordinated attacks, Ukrainian forces also targeted a southern Russian airfield and struck multiple oil depots in the regions of Belgorod, Kursk, and Rostov.

The Ukrainian defense ministry made a bold statement on social media platform X, declaring, “A Russian submarine went to the bottom of the Black Sea.” Reports suggest that the vessel involved in this incident was the B-237 Rostov-on-Don, an attack submarine capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles. Despite the lack of immediate confirmation from Russian officials regarding the Sevastopol incident, the implications of such a loss are significant.

It is noteworthy that this submarine had previously suffered considerable damage during an attack in September but had been reportedly repaired since then. The Ukrainian military estimates the value of the submarine at $300 million, highlighting the potential impact of its loss on Russian naval capabilities.

In addition to the submarine incident, Ukrainian forces executed strikes against an airfield located in Russia’s Rostov Oblast. According to local media reports, the assault successfully targeted an ammunition depot that housed glide bombs and various other munitions. Furthermore, overnight operations also resulted in the destruction of oil depots and warehouses across Belgorod, Rostov, and Kursk.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for the military’s efforts in his evening address on Saturday, stating, “It is most effective when the consequences of the Russian war are brought back home to Russia.” This sentiment underscores the ongoing strategy of retaliatory strikes aimed at diminishing Russia’s military resources and morale.