Russia first used a maritime drone against a Ukrainian ship: there are casualties and injuries.
According to inkorr.com: According to information from the agency 'Khylya', Russian troops struck one of the ships of the Naval Forces of Ukraine. The spokesman for the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Dmytro Pletenchuk, reported that as a result of the attack, one crew member was killed, and several people were injured. The search for other military personnel who were on board during the attack is ongoing.
“Regarding the attack on the Navy ship of Ukraine: we can confirm that the ship was indeed attacked, we are currently on the scene and working on the consequences of the attack. Most of the crew survived,' - Pletenchuk stated.
Currently, Russian sources report possible damage to the reconnaissance ship 'Simferopol', but this information has not yet been confirmed by Ukrainian official structures.
About the ship 'Simferopol'
The ship 'Simferopol' is a reconnaissance vessel of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, which was commissioned in 2021. It is a medium reconnaissance ship of the 'Lahuna' project, built at the Public Joint Stock Company 'Kuznya na Rybal's'кому. Previously, there was already information about an attack by the Russian ship 'Buyan-M' on a Ukrainian vessel in the Sea of Azov.
As a result of the attack, one serviceman was injured, and the search for other sailors who were on board during the attack is ongoing. Russian sources also mention damage to the reconnaissance ship 'Simferopol', but this information has not yet been confirmed by Ukrainian sources. The spokesman for the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the fact of the attack on one of the ships and noted that most crew members remained safe. The ship 'Simferopol' plays an important role in the Ukrainian fleet.
This incident raises serious concerns, given the escalation of the conflict in the region. The Ukrainian side continues to work on assessing the consequences of the attack and ensuring the safety of its servicemen. Information about the attack on 'Simferopol' still requires confirmation, but the situation in the maritime waters remains tense.
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