Ukraine’s navy has denied Russian claims of destroying Ukrainian ships and boats in a recent attack on southern regions. The navy refuted the Russian defense ministry’s assertion of destroying four Ukrainian unmanned boats in the Black Sea. Instead, the Russians damaged civilian targets and port infrastructure. Despite Russian attempts to block sea routes to Ukrainian ports, Ukraine remains resilient.
Throughout the conflict, Russia has targeted military facilities under the guise of attacking civilians. The Black Sea has become a major battleground, leading Ukraine to reduce exports via its main trade route due to Russian threats. In a recent incident, Ukrainian forces struck a ferry crossing and an oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. The ongoing struggle underscores the need to support independent journalism in Ukraine.