UK urges more military aid after Ukrainian drone attack sinks Russian Black Sea fleet ship

'If we get them what they need, the bravery & skill of the Ukrainian Armed Forces can unlock victories once thought impossible,' says British defense chief

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) – The British defense chief on Tuesday hailed the sinking of the Russian Black Sea fleet ship, "Sergei Kotov," by a Ukrainian drone attack, calling for more military support for Kyiv.

Quoting a Ukrainian Defense Ministry post on X, showing the sinking of a Russian warship from its Black Sea fleet -- believed to be Sergei Kotov -- Grant Shapps said the Black Sea is "not safe" for the Russian Navy.

He said it would have been "unimaginable" until recently, but it is now "undeniable," due to Western support for Ukraine.

"If we get them what they need, the bravery & skill of the Ukrainian Armed Forces can unlock victories once thought impossible," added Shapps.

Earlier on Tuesday, Ukraine's Defense Ministry shared a video, saying: "Another bad day for the Russian Black Sea fleet."

Russia launched its war on Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, just over two years ago.

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