Russia Withdraws Last Patrol Ship from Crimea on July 15

Jul 15, 2024, 09:54 AM

As of July 15, Russia has withdrawn the last patrol ship of its Black Sea Fleet from the occupied Crimea, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk. This marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, as Crimea becomes increasingly uncomfortable for Russian forces. Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov noted that the reconstruction of the Black Sea Fleet will be a challenging task for Moscow. At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Black Sea Fleet comprised 74 warships.