Xiao Xinxin, a special correspondent of this newspaper in Russia.
On the 26th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a message saying that the large landing ship "Novocherkassk" docked in the city of Feodosia in the Crimea region was damaged to a certain extent in the process of resisting Ukrainian aviation-guided rocket attacks. At the same time, fierce rivalries in the Marinka and Feodosia regions have become the focus of international attention. Here's a closer look at the events and the geopolitical considerations behind them.
In the attack on the Novocherkassk, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that the Russian army successfully shot down two Su-24 fighter-bombers that launched guided rockets from the Ukrainian army, showing the strong strength of the Russian army in the air defense system. However, the head of the Crimean regional administration, Aksyonov, said that the air strikes of Ukrainian soldiers on the Feodosia region caused the port area** and caused a fire, which blocked the port, but the fire was under control.
Earlier, the Ukrainian side confirmed the attack on the Crimea and claimed the destruction of the landing ship "Novocherkassk". The incident was considered a "major setback" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, further escalating regional tensions. Ukraine**Zelensky even posted on social platforms to thank the Ukrainian soldiers for the attack on the Russian army**, and said that the ** had been sunk, emphasizing the achievements of the Ukrainian military.
In the Maryinka region, the Russian army, through active offensive operations, took full control of the town of Maryinka in the Donetsk region. The town was one of the strong, fortified fortifications built by the Ukrainian soldiers in the area, with more than 3,000 houses, each of which was a fortified stronghold. This capture not only provided strong support for the Russian army to expand its influence in the region, but also forced the Ukrainian army to move further away from Donetsk, providing the Russian army with a broader combat space.
Although the Ukrainian side denied the news that two Su-24 fighter-bombers were shot down, the Ukrainian military said in Maryinka and other directions that it continued to contain the Russian army and repelled dozens of attacks. However, in fact, the successful actions of the Russian army have not only limited Ukraine's operational space on the battlefield, but also made Western aid appear weak, and the hope of the Ukrainian army gaining an advantage on the battlefield has become slim.
In this series of events, geopolitical factors played a crucial role. By successfully controlling the attacks on Maryinka and Novocherkassk, Russia has not only demonstrated its military strength, but also achieved a certain diplomatic advantage in the international arena. Ukraine, on the other hand, has come under pressure at home and abroad, not only militarily defeated, but also with reduced expectations from the international community for its assistance.
Looking ahead, the development of the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains uncertain. The loss of Maryinka has put Ukraine in a difficult position in the conflict, and the attack on the "Novocherkassk" may have some impact on Russia's naval deployment. Regional security issues remain prominent, and all parties need to seek solutions through dialogue and consultation.
In this conflict, which is full of twists and turns, the geopolitical game is constantly unfolding, and the wrestling of various forces in the Middle East has become the focus of international attention. How to seek cooperation and stability in the whirlpool of geopolitics will be an important issue in the future.