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Ukrainian Underwater Drones Critically Damage Russian Submarine at Novorossiysk Naval Base

Ukrainian underwater drones critically damaged a Russian Kilo-class submarine at Novorossiysk, marking the first successful strike of its kind and impacting Russia's Black Sea fleet capabilities.

Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones
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Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones

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Ukrainian forces, utilizing advanced Sea Baby underwater drones, successfully inflicted critical damage on a Russian Kilo-class submarine at the Novorossiysk naval base.

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This unprecedented attack represents the first successful underwater drone strike on a submarine and the first direct hit on Russia's crucial Black Sea naval base.

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Footage released by the SBU showed a powerful explosion near docked vessels, including the submarine, with Reuters verifying the video's location and authenticity.

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Russia had previously moved its diesel-electric submarines from Crimea to Novorossiysk to safeguard them from ongoing Ukrainian sea drone threats in Sevastopol Bay.

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The damaged submarine, a Kalibr cruise missile carrier, signifies a notable loss for Russia's Black Sea fleet, impacting its long-range strike capabilities against Ukraine.

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