Russian warship seen listing as Ukrainian sea drones continue to target Black Sea fleet

Video posted on social media appears to show the Russian warship Olenegorsky Gornyk listing to its port side after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking its Black Sea navy base in Novorossiysk with homegrown sea drones.

The maritime drones are the latest weapon in Ukraine’s arsenal and are believed to have been employed in last month’s successful attack on the Kerch Bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In addition to hosting a Russian naval base, Novorossiysk is a major commercial port and a key facility for Russian exports.

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the sea drones were destroyed before they hit their targets, and one video on social media showed an explosion at sea; it was unclear if it occurred before or after reaching the vessel. Another video from the drone’s onboard camera appeared to show the drone reaching the hull of the Olenegorsky Gornyk before the signal cut out.