Economically, the Novorossiysk attacks imposed hundreds of millions in losses on Russia from increased insurance rates. But they also impacted oil exports, concerning Ukraine's partners. Ukraine received warnings from partners but persisted. 13/
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Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet with Mamai drone at Novorossiysk
On August 3-4, Ukraine used a new SBU-developed "Mamai" suicide drone to strike Russia's Black Sea Fleet in its harbor in Novorossiysk, hitting the landing ship "Olenegorsky Gornyak. 12/
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Ukraine’s risky move on Novorossiysk pays off
However, Ukraine has decided to move on Novorossiysk too. It was a high-stakes gamble that drew warnings from partners at all levels. The gamble succeeded. 11/
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Russia relocates Black Sea Fleet ships and submarines after Ukrainian attacks
After Ukrainian attacks in August and September, Russia's Black Sea Fleet had to relocate ships and submarines, including missile carriers, from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk. 10/
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UK minister: Ukraine destroyed 20% of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
The British Defense Minister stated in late December that Ukraine destroyed 20% of Russia's Black Sea Fleet over the previous four months. Russia's dominance in the Black Sea is now in question. 9/
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Russia dissatisfied, 180 port facilities destroyed by end 2023
Russia was dissatisfied with the plans to bypass the blockade. As of end of 2023, almost 180 port infrastructure facilities were fully or partially destroyed. 7/
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Ukraine pushes Black Fleet back to bases, reducing capabilities
However, Ukraine has been able to push the Black Fleet back into its bases and significantly decrease its capabilities. 8/
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Ukrainian ports in corridor zone: reopening could boost GDP by 8%
Operational Ukrainian ports in the corridor zone include Pivdennyi, Odesa, Chornomorsk, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi and Ust-Dunaysk. Fully reopening the ports of Greater Odesa could increase Ukraine's annual GDP growth by 8%. 6/
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Grain corridor exports 13M tons via 400 ships to 24 countries
That plan has succeeded. As of December 30, 2023, 400 ships carrying almost 13 million tons of cargo have been sent to 24 countries via the grain export corridor since August 8. 4/
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Russia’s grain withdrawal escalated port attacks; Ukraine planned blockade break.
Russia's withdrawal from the grain initiative in July 2023 led to an immediate escalation of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's ports, blocking maritime exports Ukraine anticipated this scenario and devised a plan to break the blockade 3/