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Why Ukraine will keep targeting major Russian warships

Repeated attacks impose costs even when only some attempts destroy a major ship.

Question

Will Ukraine make another attempt to sink a major Russian warship?

Short answer

Yes; Ukraine is likely to keep trying because every successful attack raises Russia's cost of fighting.

Notes

The loss of Moskva was not Ukraine's first attempt to damage a major Russian warship. Earlier attacks on landing ships showed a continuing effort against the fleet. Ukraine has reason to exploit every opportunity because each damaged or threatened vessel reduces Russian freedom of action. Repeated attempts also raise the military and political cost of continuing the war even when only some succeed.