Ukraine destroys Russian missile ship with naval drones

The Ukrainian military successfully attacked the Russian boat Ivanovets with MAGURA V5 naval drones, according to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine chief, Kyrylo Budanov, Report informs via RBC-Ukraine.

According to him, the maritime drones were operated by the drone unit of the 13th Group of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.

"During special (active) measures between January 31 and February 1, the unit planned and carried out the destruction of the Ivanovets at the raid on Lake Donuzlav," he says.

According to Budanov, during the destruction of the Russian boat, six direct hits were made by naval drones into the ship's hull.

"As a result of the damage, the ship capsized and sank. According to preliminary data, the search and rescue operation conducted by the enemy was unsuccessful," the DIU chief says.