The Russian Black Sea Fleet's Project 22160 patrol ship, 'Sergey Kotov,' was reportedly sunk near Feodosia in Ukraine's Russian-occupied Crimea following a strike by Ukrainian unmanned kamikaze boats on the night of March 4-5. Developers of the Ukrainian Magura drone-boat have revealed tactics for destroying Russian ships, indicating a strategic approach to naval engagements. While footage of the strike has been circulated, the fate of the 'Sergey Kotov' and its crew remains uncertain, though there are indications that the crew might have been able to evacuate. Confirmation from official sources is still awaited.
The patrol ship "Sergey Kotov" sank near Feodossia as a result of a battle with unmanned kamikaze boats of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - this conclusion can be drawn from the published video. The ship's crew was presumably able to evacuate. https://t.co/Tzo3yUGvSX
Footage reportedly showing Ukrainian kamikaze USV strike on Russian Black Sea Fleet Project 22160 patrol ship “Sergey Kotov”. https://t.co/B5njQove2w https://t.co/d29leGGTvO
Video said to be of moment on strike on the Sergei Kotov, a modern Russian patrol ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, near Feodosia in Ukraine's Russian-occupied Crimea, on night of March 4-5. Fate of ship and crew still unclear. https://t.co/wWSGsnrNyF
The patrol ship 'Sergei Kotov' has reportedly been sunk. Waiting for official confirmation https://t.co/mPETTdCLQG
#BREAKING Reports claim Russian Black Sea Fleet Project 22160 patrol ship “Sergey Kotov” reportedly sank after Ukrainian kamikaze USV strike. https://t.co/1lkqWcgOZA
🤫 Ukrainian Magura drone-boat developers reveal tactics for destroying Russian ships https://t.co/JOC8Dn08ni