The Journey Home: Ukraine 2026

4 Years have passed since the Black Sea Fleet lost it's Flagship to Ukrainian Antiship Missiles. 1. 5 years since the Black Sea Fleet relocated to Novorosiisk due to Ukrainian attacks on Sevastopol. 4/26/26 "Peace" has broken out in Europe...for now... As "peace" talks rage on, Russia and Ukraine are hoping to consolidate their positions, and with that the Black Sea comes into focus once more. In their 4 Years of war, Ukraine has recieved several major ships, both from already existing orders and military aid. 6 Minesweepers and 2 Corvettes to be exact. However, due to Montreaux convention, they have not been allowed to cross the Bosphorus due to the war. Now that there is "peace", Turkiye has allowed partial Naval Military traffic to commense for any military ships returning to their home port. While most of Russia's Black Sea ships who weren't in the Black sea in 2022 have already acclimated to their new bases, the Ukrainian Ships have gathered in Turkiye to make a dash for their Home Port of Odesa. The Russians, not intent on seeing any potential challange from the Ukrainian Navy, have started to mobilize all available ships. NATO has warned against any escalatory action, and has threatened consequences should Russia attempt to sink the Ukrainian Ships. That was 2 days ago Yesterday, the Russians outfitted their planes in south crimea with anti ship missiles 3 Hours ago, Ukrainian Intelligence reported 5 Major Surface Combatants had left port in Novorosiisk 1 Hour ago, A Russian Submarine was detected in Romanian Territorial Waters And just now, the New Ukrainian Fleet has Finished Crossing the Bosphorus Удачі вам/Good luck This is my second scenario. Suggestions are still welcome. This scenario is Hard. Very Hard. (At least for me). It was very difficult balancing the realism and capabilities of both sides, but I can most certainly confirm it is possible to win without pure dumb luck (although it certainly helps). For those wishing to experiance the scenario in f