Ukrainian Forces Sink Russian Patrol Ship in Black Sea

krainian Forces Sink Russian Patrol Ship in Black Sea KIEV, Ukraine - March 5, 2024 - In a significant development in the ongoing war, Ukrainian forces claim to have sunk a Russian patrol ship, the "Sergey Kotov," near Crimea.

The attack, which reportedly occurred overnight on March 4th, targeted the vessel with Magura V5 naval drones, as evidenced by a video analysis showing the drone clearly visible at the 4-second mark.
The destruction of the "Sergey Kotov," valued at approximately $65 million, was confirmed by the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). The agency revealed that the mission, conducted by "Group 13," a special unit under the GUR, received cooperation from the Ukrainian Navy and support from the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

While the fate of the crew remains unknown, this incident marks a major blow to the Russian Black Sea Fleet and represents a significant escalation in the use of drone technology in the conflict. Independent verification of the attack and details on the crew's status are currently unavailable. This article will be updated as further information becomes available.

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