1/ Russian warbloggers conclude gloomily – and angrily – that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is so weakened and so far behind technologically that it cannot retaliate effectively against Ukraine's attack on two Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers. https://x.com/Tatarigami_UA/status/1994785482094383355…

2/ On 28 November, the tankers Kairos and Virat were struck and seriously damaged by Ukrainian sea drones in the southern Black Sea. Both ships were disabled and had to be towed to Turkish ports. Ukraine subsequently declared a de facto blockade of Russian maritime cargo traffic.

3/ The news has been greeted by Russian warbloggers with resignation and complaints about the deficiencies of the Black Sea Fleet. 'Informant' writes: "Responses to such attacks are purely political, as they involve the destruction of ships and bulk carriers heading to Odesa."

4/ "Strikes against them would significantly exacerbate relations with a number of respected partners , including Turkey. As a reminder, Odesa shipping remains one of the main sources of income for the Ukrainian budget.

5/ "The Black Sea Fleet is incapable of blockading the Ukrainian coast due to its weakness. More strikes against port infrastructure in the Odesa region, including the port of Izmail, are likely to be expected."

6/ 'DSHRG Rusych' complains: "Will there be retaliatory action? We doubt there will be. The Black Sea Fleet is confined to its distant bases. Our esteemed partners, including Turkey, may not understand Russia's retaliatory actions, should they ever decide to take them.

7/ "Meanwhile, bulk carriers continue to sail to Odesa, and for some unknown reason (probably the same reason we don't attack the enemy's political leadership), we don't destroy them."

8/ 'Military Informant' concludes: "This is a logical consequence of the Russian Black Sea Fleet's withdrawal from its missions, hiding in ports from the enemy due to its inability to counteract Ukrainian unmanned boats.

9/ "One can make endless threats about whether the grain carriers will reach the ports of Odesa, but in reality, tankers have yet to reach Novorossiysk."

10/ Where are Russia's own sea drones (USVs)? asks drone specialist 'UAV Developer', who blames the Russian Navy's failure to keep up with Ukrainian technology:

11/ "And I said that admirals just get off on getting fucked. It's their BDSM. There's no other explanation for their total impotence for FOUR years!!!!!

12/ "We could blame it on the entire military, but no. FPV production was quickly established, and development is underway in Gerans [Shaheds], in reconnaissance, and in evading anti-aircraft drones. Even, God forgive me, communications are developing little by little.

13/ "And then the navy comes into the picture and eclipses all the achievements of all branches of the armed forces with its brilliance! This is despite the fact that Russia has, like, FIVE good USV projects!!!!! For two years now.

14/ "They could have launched them two years ago and outnumbered the Ukrainians, like what happened in the FPV world. But no. We want a bigger, blacker torpedo. And yes. All the tankers and bulk carriers bound for Odesa will arrive there intact. You'll see.

15/ "The worst part is, we already knew yesterday afternoon that their reinforcements were heading to Novorossiysk. They knew, they saw, but they couldn't do anything about it. Fuck, how much longer can this go on? How much longer are they going to screw us?" /end

Sources: https://t.me/infomil_live/24605… https://t.me/dshrg2/4135 https://t.me/milinfolive/161327… https://t.me/UAVDEV/9499