A number of news and reports say that 2 Russian Navy ships, both capable of launching missiles, were hit and damaged during Oct 12-13. On Oct 11 big patrol ship PAVEL DERZHAVIN suffered an explosion at Sevastopol Roads, Black sea Russian Navy main base, presumably being hit by mine. In the morning Oct 13 another ship was hit, corvette BUYAN-M, at Sevastopol Road.
There are no confirming photos and videos yet, Ukrainian military command is also rather cautious in reacting to these news. No information on damages extent and casualties. It can be said with confidence, that at least one ship has indeed, suffered explosion, but not much more can be added. Awaiting updates.
Russian Black sea Navy Fleet corvette BUYAN-M, Project 21631, commissioned no later than 2006, displacement 500 ton, speed 26 knots, complement 52, armament guns, grenade launchers, cruise missiles Onyx, Kalibr.
Russian Black sea Navy Fleet big patrol ship PAVEL DERZHAVIN, Project 22160, commissioned 2020, displacement 1700 ton, speed 30 knots, complement 80, armament guns, anti aircraft missiles Kalibr, helicopter.
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