Russian Warship Suffers Hull Damage from Ukrainian Drone Boat
A photo has emerged showing severe damage to the Russian Navy's Olenegorsky Gornyak amphibious landing ship after it was attacked by a Ukrainian drone boat near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The ship is now in dry dock undergoing repairs. The attack is part of a series of incidents involving Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) targeting Russian ships and infrastructure in the Black Sea. The damage to Olenegorsky Gornyak highlights the increasing threat posed by Ukrainian USVs and their growing destructive power. The attack demonstrates the ability of Ukrainian USVs to cover considerable distances and suggests the use of new USV technology. The incident adds to the mounting evidence that Ukrainian USV capabilities are expanding and that these drone boats are now a permanent feature in the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea.
