Ukrainian military intelligence announced the destruction of the Russian missile boat Ivanovets, a part of the Black Sea Fleet, off the coast of the Russian-occupied Crimea. The Ivanovets, identified as a Project 12411 Tarantul-class missile boat, sustained direct hits to its hull, leading to a catastrophic explosion that resulted in the vessel sinking. Ukrainian authorities released footage purportedly capturing the moment of impact, showcasing a significant explosion that confirms the severity of the attack.
Despite the silence from Russian official channels, the incident was corroborated by a Russian military blogger, who acknowledged the loss of the Ivanovets after it was struck three times by naval drones. The specificity of the damage, as detailed by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, underscores the precision and effectiveness of the attack, conducted by the special unit “Group 13” in Lake Donuzlav. This saltwater bay in western Crimea is notable for housing a Russian naval base, highlighting the strategic significance of the operation.
The Ivanovets’ sinking is not an isolated event but part of a series of Ukrainian successes against Russian naval assets in the Black Sea. Noteworthy is the destruction of the large landing ship Novocherkassk and the flagship Moskva
Video of the day… Ukrainian drones sink a Russian military vessel worth USD 60 mln
The missile corvette Ivanovets was hit by several naval drones.
After the last one, she rolled over and quickly sank to the bottom of sea just as the Titanic did (final 3 seconds of the video) pic.twitter.com/7yTgjZG6w8
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) February 1, 2024
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