(SEVASTOPOL, CRIMEA) – Ukraine has reported striking three Russian naval vessels in the port of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, including two Ropucha class landing ships identified as Yamal and Azov, along with a third vessel that remains unidentified.<\/p>\n
According to an initial report, Ukrainian sources described the operation as targeting a pair of landing craft and an additional ship. At present, there is limited visual confirmation of the strike.<\/p>\n
The only video currently circulating shows fires burning in and around the port area. However, the footage is reported to depict an oil depot fire rather than direct evidence of damage to the vessels themselves. Further verification is pending.<\/p>\n
Access to imagery from inside Russia remains constrained due to restrictions on platforms such as Telegram. Ukrainian forces may release additional footage, particularly if drone systems equipped with onboard cameras were used in the strike.<\/p>\n
At this stage, the extent of the damage remains unclear, and there is no confirmation on whether any of the vessels have sunk. Ukrainian reporting has described the operation as a successful strike on three ships.<\/p>\n
The Yamal and Azov landing ships have previously been targeted. Both vessels were struck by Storm Shadow missiles approximately two years ago. While the Russian defence ministry at the time denied any damage, the ships have not reportedly left Sevastopol since that incident.<\/p>\n
Analysts suggest the latest strike may represent a follow up attempt to disable or destroy the vessels fully.<\/p>\n
The identity of the third ship has not been confirmed. Remaining Russian naval assets in Sevastopol are limited, as much of the Black Sea Fleet has been relocated to Novorossiysk following repeated Ukrainian attacks.<\/p>\n
However, several vessels are still believed to be present in the port, including a Bora class corvette and the Yuri Ivanov intelligence ship, both of which have previously sustained damage. Additional support vessels, including tankers, repair ships, patrol boats and gunboats, are also stationed in the area.<\/p>\n
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available regarding the strike and its impact.<\/p>\n