Ukraine sinks Russian patrol ship near Crimea

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Ukraine claims to have sunk a Russian patrol ship near Crimea, using high-tech sea drones, dealing another blow to Russia's naval power. The ship was reportedly carrying cruise missiles and around 60 crew members. Ukraine has been successful in targeting Russian vessels despite setbacks on the ground.

Key Points

  • Ukraine's military intelligence agency conducted an overnight attack on the large patrol ship Sergey Kotov near the Kerch Strait
  • The ship can reportedly carry cruise missiles and around 60 crew members
  • Ukraine has been successful in targeting Russian vessels despite setbacks on the ground

Pros

  • Ukraine successfully targeted a Russian patrol ship near Crimea using high-tech sea drones

Cons

  • The extent of damage to the ship and any personnel losses have not been independently verified