These images reportedly show Ukrainian naval drones hitting the Russian patrol ship ‘Sergey Kotov’ in the Black Sea on the night of 4th to 5th March.
The footage appears to show the Ukrainian drones hitting the Russian patrol ship and causing a huge explosion.
The images were obtained from the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, on Tuesday, 5th March, along with a statement saying: “How the ‘Sergei Kotov’ was drowned – a video of the destruction of a patrol ship of the Russian Federation.”
The images were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Tuesday, 5th 2024 February, along with a statement saying: that 65 million dollars went down the drain.
“Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence confirms the destruction of the enemy’s Sergiy Kotov ship.
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“As a result of a strike by Magura V5 maritime drones, the Russian Project 22160 ship ‘Gray Cat’ sustained damage to the stern, starboard and port sides on the night of 4-5 March 2024. The attack took place near the Kerch Strait.”
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 5th March 2024. Russia had lost approximately 419,020 personnel, 6,657 tanks, 12,688 armoured combat vehicles, 10,258 artillery units, 1,007 multiple launch rocket systems. 700 air defence systems, 347 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 7,863 drones, 1,917 cruise missiles, 25 warships, 1 submarine, 13,423 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,630 units of special equipment.
Ukrainian special forces have reportedly sunk a Russian warship, the Sergei Kotov, in the Black Sea.
The attack reportedly occurred on the night of 4th to 5th March, using Magura V5 naval drones, causing damage to the ship’s stern and sides.
The incident took place near the Kerch Strait, and reportedly resulted in the ship sinking, at a cost of USD 65 million.
Following reports of explosions near the Kerch bridge. Ukraine claimed that the bridge was closed overnight, and social media indicated possible drone attacks. Ukrainian intelligence later confirmed the events.
Ukraine’s military has reportedly contained a Russian advance outside Avdiivka, but Russian troops have regrouped further south. Two firefighters have been killed near Kramatorsk by Russian shelling.
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The UK has urged Germany to provide long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine despite a leaked secret call to Russian television. The UK intensified its lobbying on the Taurus missiles. Which have twice the range of the Storm Shadow/Scalp system.
However, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has refused to donate missiles that could target the strategic Kerch bridge.
The European Commission has proposed boosting the EU’s arms industry and shifting into “war economy mode”. Commissioner Thierry Breton has outlined plans to encourage EU countries to collectively purchase more weapons from European companies and help these firms increase production capacity.
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi have discussed the frontline situation and weapons supply with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
They also talked with British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Chief of Defence Staff Sir Tony Radakin about Ukrainian military needs.
