The Russian Navy received three corvettes yesterday, with one of them, the Stavropol, confirmed as the vessel damaged in a Ukrainian attack today. President Vladimir Putin affirmed the delivery and the subsequent damage to the Stavropol this morning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed proposals for a 40-100 km buffer zone in a statement released yesterday, citing the long-range capabilities of modern warfare, including heavy weapons and drones. Zelensky suggested that Russia should retreat further into occupied territories if it desires increased distance. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the reception of the corvettes, stating they are part of an ongoing naval modernization program. The exact timing of the Stavropol's damage was not specified, but it occurred within hours of its reported delivery, according to military analysts.
