Ukraine targets Russian patrol vessels in Kerch as Russia fortifies Novorossiysk

Ukrainian security and military forces conducted a series of tactical operations targeting Russian personnel and naval assets. In occupied Crimea, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) alongside defense forces launched drone strikes on the port of Kerch, damaging two Russian FSB Project 10410 Svitlyak-class patrol vessels, named "Balaklava" and "Kerch".

Concurrently, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces captured two Russian soldiers during a covert ambush. Additionally, the Ukrainian Navy’s "Angels" special reconnaissance unit successfully evacuated a military officer's relatives from occupied territory to shield them from pressure by Russian security services.

Meanwhile, British intelligence released satellite imagery showing Russian forces installing physical barriers around Project 636.3 Kalibr-capable submarines stationed at the Novorossiysk naval base to defend against ongoing Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel attacks.

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