Satellite imagery reveals Russian submarine defenses at Novorossiysk base

Satellite imagery released by the UK Ministry of Defence indicates that Russia has deployed physical protection around its Project 636.3 submarines at the Novorossiysk naval base to defend against Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel attacks. The vessels carry Kalibr cruise missiles used in strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure.

This intelligence follows operational reports from Ukrainian defense forces. The Security Service of Ukraine stated its 40-day strategic campaign targeted over 21,000 Russian military assets and caused nearly 5,000 casualties. On the Zaporizhzhia front, the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported destroying Russian assault columns up to 10 kilometers before defense positions. Additionally, Special Operations Forces captured two Russian servicemen, while Navy reconnaissance units evacuated an officer's relatives from occupied territory to counter surveillance and coercion attempts.

Sources: Defense Express, Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.