The Ukrainian Navy attacked and disabled Russian ships protecting the Kerch Bridge
[45207] The Ukrainian Navy attacked and disabled Russian ships protecting the Kerch Bridge
During the night of April 30, 2026, Ukrainian naval forces struck two Russian ships that were securing the Kerch Bridge in the Crimean Peninsula, leading to casualties among the Russian crew.
The Ukrainian Navy attacked and disabled Russian ships protecting the Kerch Bridge
During the night between April 29 and 30, 2026, the Ukrainian naval forces carried out a successful attack against ships of the Russian Navy and the FSB Border Guard in the area of the Kerch Strait. According to a report by Оперативний ЗСУ, which is identified with firm support for the Ukrainian war effort, the vessels hit were the "Sobol" patrol boat and a "Grachonok"-class anti-sabotage boat.
According to reports gathered from various Ukrainian sources, including СУСПІЛЬНЕ НОВИНИ and БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС, the ships served as a critical component of the Kerch Bridge security array intended to combat sabotage and naval attacks. The Ukrainian Navy noted that the attack caused casualties among the Russian crews, both dead (irreversible losses) and wounded.
Additional sources such as 💥BEREZOVIEW reported that following the attack, which reportedly involved the use of naval and aerial drones, the bridge was closed to traffic starting at 03:00 AM. The reports emphasize the effectiveness of the operation as part of Kyiv's ongoing effort to reduce Russian capabilities in the Black Sea.
As of this time, no official responses have been released by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Ukrainian channels reporting on the event present it as a significant tactical achievement that damages Russia's defensive capability regarding one of its most important strategic facilities in Crimea.