Overview

• A Ukrainian Navy spokesman confirmed the strike on the Simferopol and reported one sailor killed, several wounded, and searches ongoing for missing crew.
• The attack occurred in the Danube delta in Ukraine’s Odesa region, marking a notable reach for naval drones into inland waterways.
• Ukrainian authorities said efforts to manage the damage are underway following the riverine strike.
• Russia’s Defense Ministry said naval drones carried out the attack and described potential launch points as occupied Crimea or pre-positioned near the river mouth.
• The Simferopol is a Laguna-class medium reconnaissance vessel that entered service in 2021 and was previously damaged by an Iskander strike in December 2024.