Ukraine targets Russian naval assets in Kerch as SBU details strategic campaign

Ukrainian tactical forces and naval intelligence units have conducted several operations against Russian military assets, including damaging two Project 10410 Svitlyak patrol ships in occupied Kerch using attack drones. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attributed the strike to its broader 40-day strategic campaign, which targeted over 21,000 Russian military assets and inflicted nearly 5,000 casualties.

Concurrently, satellite imagery released by the UK Ministry of Defence reveals Russian naval forces deploying physical barriers around Project 636.3 submarines at Novorossiysk to defend against Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels. Additional tactical developments include Special Operations Forces capturing two Russian servicemen, while the Ukrainian Navy's "Angels" special reconnaissance unit successfully evacuated relatives of a Ukrainian officer from occupied territory to counter surveillance and pressure from Russian security services.

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