In a statement made by the intelligence unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, it was reported that a patrol ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was targeted off the coast of Crimea.
It was noted that the Russian ship Sergey Kotov, which was hit by “Magura V5” unmanned naval vehicles near the Kerch Strait, was damaged in different parts.
The value of the targeted ship was approximately 65 million dollars, the statement said.
“The Black Sea Fleet is a symbol of occupation”
“The Russian Black Sea Fleet is a symbol of occupation. It cannot be in Crimea, which belongs to Ukraine.”
Russian authorities in Crimea announced the temporary suspension of road and train services on the Crimean Bridge, which connects the Crimean peninsula to the Russian mainland, due to the attack.
The Russian Defense Ministry did not comment on the issue.