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Ukraine Says Underwater Drones Crippled Russian Kilo-Class Sub in Novorossiysk

The claim has not been independently verified or acknowledged by Russia.

Overview

  • Ukraine's Security Service described a joint operation with military counterintelligence and the navy targeting the vessel in the Black Sea port.
  • Officials said Sub Sea Baby underwater drones struck the submarine and caused severe damage.
  • The agency released footage purporting to show a powerful blast in the harbor.
  • Authorities called it a first-of-its-kind strike against a submarine using such drones and said the boat is out of service.
  • The SBU said the sub carried four Kalibr launch ramps and valued the loss at about $400 million.