Ukraine says it has sunk a Russian warship near the Kerch strait in occupied Crimea, in a further blow to Moscow’s naval power and its control over the Black Sea. The HUR military intelligence agency in Kyiv said it attacked the Sergei Kotov on Monday night with naval drones. The vessel was on patrol. It sustained damage to the stern, right and left sides, and then sank, the agency said.
Ukraine has released footage showing a drone travelling towards the ship and a subsequent explosion. Further video published by pro-Kremlin channels showed the moment of impact. Gunfire and bright flashes can be seen as the vessel apparently opens fire on incoming drones. The HUR said it carried out the strike in cooperation with the naval forces of the armed forces of Ukraine and the digital transformation ministry. ‘The cost of the sunken ship is about $65m dollars,’ it added
Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship in occupied Crimea
