[HIGHLIGHTS] Easy prey for Ukraine: Russia is forming a new river fleet

Russian military changes the navy's strategy in the Ukraine war. A new river fleet is intended to prevent attacks across the Dnepr.

British defense officials estimate that the new naval formation could become an easy target for Ukraine. “The Dnieper Flotilla will likely be vulnerable to Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicles, which proved effective in destroying Russian ships in the Black Sea,” the report said. The new flotilla is likely to take over the patrolling duties of the BlackSea Fleet, which could operate further afield.