A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian missile corvette Ivanovets appears to have caused a massive explosion in Kyiv’s largest strike against Russia’s navy in months.
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has released footage capturing the destruction of the Russian Tarantul-III class missile corvette Ivanovets of the Black Sea Fleet at anchor in Donuzlav Lake in Crimea.
“This operation became possible with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the United24 platform. The enemy’s vessel was stationed in Donuzlav Lake in temporarily occupied Crimea. As a result of multiple direct hits to the Russian ship’s hull, it sustained damages incompatible with further navigation – Ivanovets listed aft and sank,” stated GUR.
During a massive attack by kamikaze drone boats, the vessel suffered several direct hits, including near the location of the P-270 Moskit anti-ship missiles, leading to their detonation and the complete submersion of the ship.
Each such missile weighs approximately 4,000 kg, including the warhead and full fuel load. The detonation of such a “deadly mixture” as a result of the close-range detonation of the Ukrainian kamikaze boat practically leaves the ship with no chance of survival, which is precisely what occurred.
The message has not sunk in with mafia land. Crimea is Ukraine, if you want to see the full destruction of your Black Sea fleet, plus all your junk on Crimea, just keep on going as you are. The situation will not improve. BTW, this new submarine cost $70 million.
Anyone in favor of firing the general?
That’s a lovely sight, on the upside it will provide a lovely spot for the Fish and when Crimea is cleared of scum, a hotspot for Divers, Tourism will go mental for Crimea after the War.
The newest member of the Moskali submarine fleet and also the new attraction for the future underwater excursions to the Moskali underwater museum. Nicely done Ukraine! Apparently ONLY 41 orcs were buried with the new attraction.
Slava Ukraini!!
Like their counterparts on land, the Sponge Bob admirals simply won’t learn.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nicely done!
Interesting detail in this KyivPost report: “Budanov Reveals Ukrainian MAGURA V5 Naval Drones Sank Russian Missile Boat”
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/27530
Ukraine will win the drone war! May the force be with the developers and operators. ✌
The Pentagon is very interested in maritime UAV technology, possibly as a way to defend Taiwan:
“A Video of USVs Sinking A Russian Ship Illustrates U.S. Navy Concerns” (Forbes)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2024/02/01/a-video-of-usvs-sinking-a-russian-ship-illustrates-us-navy-concerns/