Ukrainian Naval Forces
Ukraine's Naval Forces are a separate branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, responsible for maritime defence. They include surface and submarine vessels, naval infantry, aviation and coastal defence units, with the headquarters in Odesa. Since 2014, and especially following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the navy has expanded its strike capabilities, fielding unmanned surface vessels and anti-ship missiles that have been used against Russian targets in the Black Sea.
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Massive overnight Ukrainian drone and sea-drone strike hits Moscow region and Sochi port
Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 416 drones overnight on September 2–3, as uncrewed surface vessels struck the port of Sochi and set fire to a Russian ship. Ukraine's Naval Forces confirmed it hit the supply vessel Nefrit in Sochi. In the Moscow region, drone debris hit an apartment building in Kubinka, near a Russian airbase, and a factory in Bolshoye Bunykovo.