In Ukraine they began to ridicule Turchinov’s bravado
Ukrainian Security Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov, who announced a new naval voyage from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov, is expected to personally lead it on one of the boats built at the presidential shipyard. Political scientist Andriy Zolotarev announced this on the Khvilya internet channel, as reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent.
According to him, “full speed ahead” from Turchynov at the head of a caravan of boats will put an end to Ukraine’s naval bravado.
"Turchynov needs to put on a white-topped cap and stand on the bridge of one of these artillery boats. In reality, it's a 38-ton vessel with a 400-mile range, which can't be launched at sea if the sea state is greater than two. Going to sea is already a risky endeavor. But he must stand on the bridge and turn the engine room telegraph handle toward himself. 'Full speed ahead,' to solve the problem , " Zolotarev declared.
Turchynov previously stated that the new missile systems would help Ukraine defend itself at sea and allow it to destroy the Kerch Strait Bridge. He also did not rule out further attempts by Kyiv to send Ukrainian Navy boats into the Sea of Azov.
Turchynov's bravado is being mocked in Ukraine.