Explosions occurred in occupied Sevastopol, with Russian forces allegedly repelling drone attacks. Russian MoD claimed the minesweeper Ivan Golubets and a barrier in Pivdenna Bay were damaged by Ukrainian drones.
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Explosions occurred in Sevastopol, with Russian MoD claiming damage to the Ivan Golubets minesweeper and a barrier from Ukrainian drones.
Southern Ukraine defence forces believe explosions were caused by failed Russian air defence missile launches.
Russia said on October 29 it was suspending participation in the grain deal due to a drone attack on Russian warships in Sevastopol, accusing Ukraine of responsibility.
First use of naval kamikaze drones against Russian ships on October 29, 2022
At least three Russian ships carrying Kalibr missiles, including the frigate Admiral Makarov, were damaged by explosions in Sevastopol.
There is a significant possibility that several ships are not just damaged, but sunk.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation said that Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked Russian ships in Sevastopol Bay.
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