Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover
The use by Ukraine of naval mines in maritime areas around Mariupol has been described as a ‘contributing factor’ in stopping Russia and Russian-backed forces from taking the city, according to a western naval officer.
In a bid to deter further Russian aggression following the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014, Ukraine opted to sow mines at key points to prevent a follow up attack on Mariupol.
Naval mines have long been considered one of the great influencers in military and foreign policy, with the threat endurance reaching out decades in some cases. The use cases of mines in
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