Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Russian Black Sea Resort Town Of Sochi For The First Time
Ukraine has struck a Russian vessel in Sochi, a first for its sea drones
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The brief
Ukraine's naval forces struck a Russian vessel in the port of Sochi. The Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform and pravda.com.ua reported that a naval drone hit a Russian-flagged vessel.
Bloomberg.com added that the vessel was used to repair key Black Sea oil moorings. The War Zone was first to report that this was the first time Ukrainian sea drones had struck Sochi.
The vessel's status is not yet specified.
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Coverage (6)
- Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Fires at Sochi Fuel Depots The Moscow Times · 22h ago
- Oil depot catches fire in Sochi after drone attack Ukrinform · 22h ago
- Ukrainian naval drone hits Russian-flagged vessel in Sochi port Ukrinform · 22h ago
- Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian support vessel in Sochi port pravda.com.ua · 22h ago
- Ukraine Attacks Ship Used to Repair Key Black Sea Oil Moorings Bloomberg.com · 22h ago
- Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Russian Black Sea Resort Town Of Sochi For The First Time TWZ · 22h ago
Quick answers
What was the target of the Ukrainian strike in Sochi?
A Russian-flagged vessel used to repair key Black Sea oil moorings.
What type of weapon was used in the strike?
A Ukrainian naval drone.
Has Ukraine struck Sochi before?
No, this was the first time Ukrainian sea drones have struck Sochi.
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