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[74516] Reports of a strike on the Russian frigate 'Admiral Essen' at the port of Novorossiysk
Ukrainian media networks report a drone strike that hit a Russian Admiral Essen-class frigate at the naval base in Novorossiysk on May 23.
The strike on the frigate 'Admiral Essen': details of the incident
Over the past day, widespread reports have circulated in Ukrainian media and military Telegram channels about a successful attack on a Russian warship. According to Na khuyu pizdenie, on May 23, the frigate "Admiral Essen" (Project 11356), docked at the naval base in the port of Novorossiysk, was attacked using FP-1/2 attack drones.
The reports, which have received widespread exposure on social media, include visual documentation of the incident. According to UA Stream, "A video was circulated on webcams documenting the moment of a drone strike on the Russian frigate Admiral Essen". The channel notes that the incident took place on May 23 at the port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea.
Additional military channels confirmed the details. The channel ZSU DVIG notes that "images confirming the strike on the Russian frigate have been circulated in the system," and emphasizes that it was a direct hit by FP-1/2 type vehicles. The channel Focus, which presents a clear pro-Ukrainian position, also reported the attack in a positive tone, defining it as a "successful attack by our drones."
The information regarding the incident comes from sources identified with the Ukrainian side in the current war. As of now, no official confirmation has been received from the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding the damage caused to the frigate, and there are no details on the status of the ship after the incident. The reporting sources rely mostly on documentation from the scene that was circulated on social media.