Russia began using small boats instead of large ships — Ukrainian Navy

Due to losses and the threat of defeat, the Russian Navy was forced to switch to small-unit tactics.

This was stated by the spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, Dmytro Pletenchuk, пише writes Ukrinform.

The Russian Navy in the Black Sea has actually lost the ability to use large warships for active operations and is forced to rely on small boats.

The Russians are forced to defend their bases and use small units, such as “Raptors”, “Grachonki”, “Mongooses”, explained Pletenchuk.

According to him, small boats are mainly used to protect bases, in particular in Sevastopol, since the exit of larger ships to the external raid is too risky. Moreover, a significant part of such units has already been destroyed.

In addition to the defensive function, small boats are also used for logistical support of remote Russian units, where cargo delivery is possible only by sea.

Also, the day before, USM reported that FSB agents were preparing a missile strike on a saltpeter storage facility in the port of Odesa region.