KERCH STRAIT NOV 2018

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its stark contrast between past aggression and present consequences, framed within the ongoing geopolitical conflict. The use of historical footage juxtaposed with a recent satellite image creates a powerful narrative of cause and effect.

Summary

The video contrasts a 2018 event in the Kerch Strait where a Russian patrol boat attacked Ukrainian naval vessels with a satellite image from July 2026 showing a sunken vessel in Gelendzhik, attributed to a Ukrainian naval drone.

Structure

1Introduction to the 2018 Kerch Strait incident
2Visual of the Russian patrol boat Izumrud
3Transition to Gelendzhik in July 2026
4Satellite image of a sunken vessel
5Attribution to a Ukrainian naval drone attack

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On-screen text

KERCH STRAIT NOV 2018 UNITED24 Eight years ago, the Russian patrol boat Izumrud took part in the attack on Ukrainian naval vessels Video: ukraine/Reddit GELENDZHK JULY 2026 UNITED24 Today, it lies at the bottom of the sea after being sunk by a Ukrainian naval drone Photo: UA NAVY

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Some karma arrived. #sea#ship#strike

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Transcript

Eight years ago, the Russian patrol boat Izumrud took part in the attack on Ukrainian naval vessels Today, it lies at the bottom of the sea after being sunk by a Ukrainian naval drone