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Russia relocates ships from Black Sea to Caspian after Ukrainian operations - Zelenskyy

Russia relocates ships from Black Sea to Caspian after Ukrainian operations - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: RBC-Ukraine, Vitalii Nosach)

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that after effective operations by Ukrainian forces in Crimea, Russia has decided to relocate its ships, including missile carriers, from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea.

Indeed, according to him, in particular, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported on the current situation on the battlefield and the results of strikes on Russian targets in Crimea.

"We are still awaiting final data, but it is already clear that the occupiers have suffered painful losses. Also, according to intelligence reports, after our actions in the Black Sea, Russia is moving ships, including Caliber missile carriers, to the Caspian," the president said.

Strike on Dzhankoy airfield

On April 17, Ukrainian defense forces, as stated by the representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Andrii Yusov, carried out an essential and successful operation in Crimea. In particular, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the airfield in the temporarily occupied Dzhankoy area, where explosions were heard and a fire started.

Currently, information is available about the defeat of several targets at this military facility. More details on the consequences of the strike can be found in the material.