Russia confirms naval chief replaced after Black Sea failures | CNN
Russian navy head replaced amidst successful Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea fleet.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The Kremlin has replaced the head of the Russian navy amidst a series of successful Ukrainian attacks on the Black Sea fleet. Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, a decorated naval officer, has taken over as acting commander in chief. The Ukrainian military has made significant gains in the Black Sea, disrupting Russian operations and prompting Russia to strengthen its fleet. The move comes as Ukraine aims to isolate Crimea, impacting Russian military activities and allowing Ukraine to open a maritime corridor for exports. The new commander’s appointment follows concerns over the previous head’s performance and the need to address vulnerabilities in the Black Sea Fleet.