Ukrainian unmanned vessels attacked a Russian patrol ship in the Black Sea near occupied Crimea during a nighttime operation, sinking it. This was announced by the Ukrainian army on Tuesday. According to Reuters, the Ukrainian military intelligence stated that a special unit named Group 13 of the 'Magura V5' naval drones fired at the ship Sergey Kutov near the Kerch Strait, which connects the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea. The Ukrainian army reported via the Telegram messaging app that the ship was damaged from the rear, right, and left sides, with estimated damages amounting to $65 million. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy stated in a televised comment: 'Currently, this ship is at the bottom of the sea due to damage caused by the burning of the unmanned boats, and it is likely that a helicopter was on its deck.' Reuters stated that it could not independently verify these reports. The Russian Ministry of Defense did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Some Russian military bloggers confirmed the Ukrainian army's claim. A Telegram channel reported attempts to tow the ship to port but stated that the ship ultimately sank. Ukraine and the Netherlands signed a security agreement in Kharkiv. Russia warns: the deployment of military forces from the West to Ukraine poses the risk of starting a nuclear war. Reaction to the leak of a conversation file among German officers; Berlin: Moscow is attempting to create division among European countries. Ukraine: Russia has concentrated its forces around a key city.
Ukraine Claims to Have Sunk a Russian Military Ship
Ukraine has claimed to have sunk a Russian military ship in the Black Sea using unmanned vessels. This incident highlights the ongoing military tensions between Ukraine and Russia, particularly in the context of the war that has escalated since 2022. The sinking of the ship could have significant implications for naval operations in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Ukrainian unmanned vessels attacked and reportedly sank a Russian patrol ship in the Black Sea near Crimea.
- The attack was carried out by Ukrainian naval drones.
- The ship was reportedly damaged and attempts to tow it failed, leading to its sinking.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Black Sea has been a focal point of military tension.
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