On October 7, 2024, the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) announced that it had disabled the Russian project 11356 frigate Alexander Obukhov near Crimea. The action was part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to weaken Russian naval capabilities in the Black Sea amidst the ongoing conflict. The GUR highlighted that this ship was a significant element of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The incident signals a notable escalation in Ukrainian maritime sabotage activities targeting Russian military assets. The disabling of the Alexander Obukhov affects Russia’s naval operational strength in the region.
Category: Military & Paramilitary Operations
Subcategory: High-Tech Military Tools
Incident Type: Underwater sabotage (pipelines, cables, sensors)
Country: Ukraine
Source report: unn.ua/en/news/t…
