Fleet on Suitcases - How Russia Saves Its Military Ships.

Fleet on Suitcases

According to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Naval Forces, the Russian fleet remains close to its bases out of fear of attacks from Ukrainian troops. This leads to low operational effectiveness and high costs.

The Black Sea Fleet of Russia is forced to protect itself from potential threats, thus maintaining its presence in the water at a minimal level, constantly relocating ships and boats to avoid attacks from Ukrainian forces. Furthermore, they operate under the cover of anti-reaction systems and small military vessels.

'They have many boats, but they are effectively stuck at their bases. This is a maintenance against diversions, mine threats, and patrolling. Right now, safety is a survival issue for them, and they are doing everything they can. In fact, Russian ships are always ready to 'bolt from the port' and quickly head out to open sea if they are attacked again.'

- explained Dmytro Pletenchuk.

It was also noted that maintaining the Black Sea Fleet is expensive but currently ineffective, as its capabilities are limited in the Black Sea.

Earlier, there was information about reduced activity of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea and about Russia's dominance in the air.

Summary: According to the report from the spokesperson of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, due to the threat of attack from Ukrainian troops, the Russian Black Sea Fleet is kept close to its bases, spending significant funds on ensuring security and not venturing far from the coast. This leads to low operational effectiveness of the fleet.