Ukrainian Drone Targets Russian Naval Base in Caspian Sea
In a significant escalation, Ukraine reportedly launched a drone attack on a Russian fleet near Kaspijsk, marking a first in the ongoing conflict.
- The attack targeted a Russian naval base located approximately 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine's border.
- According to reports, the Ukrainian military intelligence was behind the operation, using a combat drone to strike the base.
- The governor of Dagestan confirmed the destruction of a drone over Kaspijsk, with minimal injuries reported, including a young woman hurt by shrapnel.
- Social media videos showed a drone descending and exploding near a warship, though claims of damage to two Russian ships remain unverified.
- This incident underscores the increasing use of drones by both sides to target strategic locations far from the front lines.