00:00 In the 82nd week of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has achieved significant military
00:09 successes including the destruction of advanced Russian air defences in Crimea and the capture
00:14 of two key towns near Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.
00:18 These developments mark a notable shift in the dynamics of the war.
00:23 Experts say Ukrainian forces have demonstrated their capability to target enemy assets at
00:27 range while maintaining territorial gains.
00:31 One key achievement that Ukraine can boast of is the potential incapacitation of three
00:35 modern Russian warships showcasing Ukraine's growing ability to strike at the heart of
00:41 Russian naval power.
00:43 The use of naval drones played a pivotal role in Ukraine's recent successes.
00:47 On September 14, Ukraine launched two separate drone attacks on Russian warships.
00:52 Ukraine's strategic command reported that it had struck two Russian Vasily Bykov Project
00:57 22160-class patrol ships, causing unspecified damages.
01:03 Video footage released by the Ukrainian government showed one of these ships firing at a surface
01:08 drone in an attempt to repel the attack.
01:12 Additionally, a Ukrainian naval drone reportedly caused damage to the rear starboard hull of
01:17 the Bora-class guided missile KVT "The Samum" near Sevastopol port.
01:24 The damaged vessel had to be towed for repairs, suggesting the effectiveness of the attack.
01:30 Experts say Ukraine is not only holding its own but is actually winning the sea power
01:34 war.
01:37 The recent developments highlight Ukraine's growing military prowess and determination
01:41 to defend its territorial integrity in the face of ongoing hostilities.
01:45 In a related context, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Russia of weaponizing
01:50 energy and food during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine, calling for support
01:56 for Ukraine and sustainable development goals.
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