A Ukrainian drone crashed into the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol on Saturday morning, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev has said. The low-flying UAV was spotted approaching the city from the bay, but was only shot down once it was above the headquarters. The drone …
Read More »Black Sea Fleet HQ in Sevastopol, Crimea attacked by Ukraine – governor
The Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea was attacked by Ukraine, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev wrote on his Telegram channel on Sunday morning. Five people were injured in a strike presumably carried out by a drone, he added. The attack took place on Russia’s Navy Day. Razvozhayev said that all …
Read More »US plans to help ‘destroy’ Russian fleet – Ukrainian official
A top Ukrainian adviser has claimed that the United States is drawing up plans to sink Russian warships and ‘destroy’ its Black Sea Fleet, following reports that Washington is seeking to provide advanced anti-ship missiles to the Ukrainian military. The Pentagon has denied the allegations. Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry adviser …
Read More »Deputy commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet killed in Ukraine
Deputy commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Captain 1st rank Andrey Paliy, was killed in combat near the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, multiple senior Russian officials said on Sunday. Yekaterina Altabaeva, Senator for the Crimean city of Sevastopol, the home port of the Black Sea Fleet, was first to break …
Read More »Why Russia’s Black Sea Fleet should be doubled
Forbes wrote in December that, since 2014, “the Black Sea Fleet has improved its offensive capabilities much more, and faster, than the Ukrainian fleet has improved its own defensive capabilities.” However, comparing the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the Ukrainian Navy may not be entirely justified. A fleet is an …
Read More »Russian fleet en route to US to help battle fuel crisis
Some two million barrels of Russian diesel carried by four tankers are currently heading to the east coast of the US, according to data from energy cargo-tracking agency Vortexa, as quoted by Bloomberg. The delivery, which is expected to arrive in New York and New Haven, Connecticut, as soon as next …
Read More »WATCH: Warships from Russia’s Northern Fleet hold tactical exercises simulating battle on remote arctic New Siberian Islands
Conducted last week, the exercise focused on the Laptev Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean. One of the islands in the area, called Kotelny, is the home to the 99th Tactical Group, which has built a runway, pier and accommodations for personnel. Its airbase is known as ‘Northern …
Read More »Russian fleet & aircraft showcase military might in Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg (WATCH LIVE)
A total of 54 vessels of different types and more than 4,000 servicemen are slated to participate in the main event. For the first time, the parade in St. Petersburg will features three nuclear-powered submarines. A naval parade was held earlier in Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East, while similar events …
Read More »Largest 5th-generation J-20 Mighty Dragon fleet flies over Tiananmen Square to mark 100th anniversary of China’s Communist Party
Beijing showcased the power of its air force during centenary celebrations for the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday. The 15-strong fighter jet fleet flew in three V-shaped formations, with five planes forming each arrow. In an interview with the Sina news outlet, J-20 pilot Cao Cheng detailed the …
Read More »Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 takes off on maiden flight after fleet returns to skies following grounding over 2 deadly crashes
The plane departed from the Renton Municipal airport near Seattle on Friday morning after months of safety testing. Boeing’s latest model, which is the biggest in its single-aisle MAX range, is reported to be set to enter service in 2023. Footage posted online on Wednesday showed the MAX 10 performing …
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