September 4th 2023.
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have been escalating as Ukraine's military action in the Black Sea has resulted in a dramatic incident. A Bayraktar-TB2 kamikaze drone reportedly destroyed a Russian KS-701 Tuna vessel, resulting in casualties on the Russian side. In response, Russia claims to have inflicted 'heavy casualties' on Ukraine, as they allegedly destroyed four US-supplied Willard Sea Force speedboats.
Ukraine contests this claim, with a Russian Telegram channel WarGonzo stating that the enemy was unable to land on the Crimean coast to shoot at a tourist camp. Russia has also reported that more than 125 Ukrainian marines were 'wiped out' in the south Donetsk area, and that a combat armoured vehicle and two automobiles were destroyed.
The destruction of the Russian boat has left oil spilling into the sea, while a Russian general has admitted to a shortfall in Russian mobilisation recruitment. Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev reported that 280,000 had signed contracts with the defence ministry since the start of this year, however Lt General Viktor Sobolev claimed the target was 400,000 - indicating a 120,000 shortfall in Kremlin plans. Sobolev stated that this number was determined so that there would not be any more mobilisations, as Russia is not quite ready.
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