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Published on: VG

March 5, 2024

Five Ukrainian naval drones hit and sank the 1,300-ton battleship Sergei Kotov, part of the Black Sea Fleet, which has now lost approximately 30% of its ships since the start of the conflict. The ship had been a Ukrainian target on several previous occasions, but this time they managed to sink it. Seven sailors were killed and 27 wounded, according to Ukrainian sources. The 91-meter Sergei Kotov had a crew of 80 sailors, a helicopter, a 57 mm gun, and a modern defense system. The vessel is estimated to be worth $65 million.