**Ukraine‘s Naval Strategy Reshapes Russian Threat**
The Black Sea is a key area of conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Despite Ukrainian efforts, the maritime threat from Russia has not been eliminated.
**Low Tempo but Significant Impact**
Maritime operations in the Black Sea are happening at a low pace. However, Ukraine continues to be successful in restricting Russian naval activities to the eastern part of the sea.
**Russian Forces Adapt**
Russia is adapting its tactics under pressure from Ukraine’s aggressive naval strategy. Ukrainian forces have been targeting Russian naval infrastructure and vessels, making it difficult for Russia to operate freely in the Black Sea.
**Russian Navy Trains to Counter Threat**
The British Ministry of Defense reports that Russia is taking steps to counter the threat from Ukraine. They are conducting frequent training exercises, including anti-Uncrewed Surface Vessel/Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (USV/UAV) operations in and around Novorossiysk.
**Missile Attack on Ukraine**
On November 28, 2024, Russia launched a massed missile attack on critical national infrastructure in several Ukrainian oblasts. The attack was made possible by Russian vessels operating in the Black Sea.