Ukraine’s Black Sea Triumph: How Asymmetrical Warfare Crippled Russia’s Fleet

Aug 17, 2025
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On April 13, 2022, two Ukrainian Neptune missiles struck and sank the Moskva, flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet — marking the beginning of a naval campaign that rewrote the rules of modern warfare. From drone strikes in Sevastopol to daring special forces raids on Snake Island, Boyko Towers, and beyond, Ukraine’s Navy and elite Naval Special Warfare units turned an overwhelming disadvantage into a historic victory. Former Navy SEAL Chuck Pfarrer breaks down the key operations — including world-first naval drone kills, the sinking of major Russian warships, and sabotage missions that crippled Russian logistics. This is the story of how innovation, audacity, and asymmetrical tactics secured Ukraine’s maritime trade routes, ensured vital grain exports, and humiliated one of the world’s largest navies. Key moments in this video: • The sinking of the Moskva cruiser • Liberation of Snake Island • First-ever drone strike sinking major warships • Boyko Towers assault and capture of radar • Crimea Bridge underwater drone attack • Game-changing electronic warfare captures