Kathrine Frich
The aim is to halt missions and force repair time so overworked sailors can finally rest.
The aim is to halt missions and force repair time so overworked sailors can finally rest.
Russian Sub Crews Turn on Their Own Fleet
Once considered the pride of the Russian Navy, crews aboard Black Sea submarines are reportedly breaking their own equipment, not in an act of war, but to catch up on sleep.
According to Ukrainian official Anton Gerashchenko, sailors have deliberately caused over 50 malfunctions aboard vessels like the Kolpino and Krasnodar.
Sleep or Service? Exhaustion Pushes Crews Over the Edge
Reports from Russian Telegram channels claim that breakdowns have soared since early 2024, not due to wear and tear, but intentional sabotage.
The aim is to halt missions and force repair time so overworked sailors can finally rest.
A Pattern of ‘Incidents’
From navigation failures to power supply glitches, minor but critical system issues have repeatedly shut down operations.
These aren’t random. Investigators found evidence of tampering, pointing squarely at junior officers seeking downtime.
Putin’s Underwater Problem
This marks a shocking breach of discipline within one of the Russian military’s most rigorously vetted units.
Submariners are known for undergoing intense psychological screening, yet now even they appear to be buckling under pressure.
Black Sea Fleet Sent for Emergency Inspection
The entire submarine fleet has reportedly been pulled for unscheduled inspections.
Russian commanders found “clear signs of interference” and launched internal probes, but morale problems may run too deep for discipline to fix.
War Fatigue Hits the Navy
As the Ukraine war stretches into its third year, Russia’s reliance on brute force and endless rotations is taking its toll, not just on the front lines, but underwater.
What was once elite military machinery is now grinding to a halt from within.