The Russian Navy has begun to feel the consequences of Ukrainian attacks and the loss of its base in Syria
The commander of NATO's 1st permanent naval group, Arjen Varnaars, believes that the Russian Navy is going through tough times due to attacks in the Black Sea and the loss of the Tartus base. Existing problems in shipbuilding and maintenance have deepened because of these events. The loss of Tartus after the fall of Assad's regime deprived Russia of logistical support in the Mediterranean and forced it to redistribute resources from other regions.
NATO representatives also note that the problems of the Russian Navy are noticeable in the Arctic region due to climate change, which opens up new shipping routes and increases competition. Recent NATO naval exercises in the Arctic showed low activity of Russian forces, which may indicate internal issues following the large-scale 'July Storm' exercises.
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After attacks in the Black Sea and the loss of the Tartus base, the Russian Navy faces difficulties that are deepened by internal issues and changes in the geopolitical situation. It is also worth noting the reduced activity of Russian forces in the Arctic region, which may indicate internal difficulties following the 'July Storm' exercises.