Ukraine’s Crimean fightback having ‘psychological impact’ on Russia Ukrainian strikes on Crimea are having major psychological and operational effects on Moscow’s forces, Western officials have told journalists. Explosions at the Saki airbase on 9 August and other assaults have put more than half of the Black Sea fleet’s naval jets out of action, they said. The fleet has a revered history, but it has suffered a series of humiliations since the invasion began in February. Officials said the setbacks have forced it to adopt a defensive posture. In April, the…
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