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Russian Frigate "Admiral Makarov" Hit By Maritime Drone
Published 2 years ago
A Russian flagship, the frigate Admiral Makarov, is reportedly "ablaze" after being struck by a remote controlled Ukrainian maritime drone that was packed with explosives. Footage of the attack was recorded by the drone.
Russian officials claimed the Black Sea Fleet's "Ivan Golubets" minesweeper only received minor damage in the attack. Additionally, the Russians claimed British special operations units were responsible.
Some reports are suggesting that as many as nine maritime drones and other devices were used during the complex attack. Russia claimed that the Black Sea fleet successfully repelled the attack, however at least two Russian naval vessels were damaged.
Following this "massive drone attack," Russia announced that it is backing out of a United Nations-brokered grain deal, which allowed Ukrainian grain exports past Russian naval blockades in the Black Sea.
