Ukraine targeted the Caspian port of Kaspiysk in Russia with a UAV, likely damaging at least two Gepard-Class frigates of the Russian Navy.
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On 6 November 2024 Ukraine almost certainly targeted the Caspian port of Kaspiysk in Russia with an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The port highly likely hosted multiple Russian Navy vessels at the time, with at least two likely Gepard-Class frigates sustaining damage.
The extent of this damage is currently unknown however any damage to the vessels will highly likely be quickly repaired.
Ukraine likely attacked the Caspian Flotilla in retaliation for these strikes on its territory.
Prior to the strike, the Ukrainian UAV highly likely traversed a large area of Russian territory without being intercepted. This will highly likely cause concern to Russian political and military leaders.
On November 6, 2024, Ukraine almost certainly targeted the Caspian port of Kaspiysk in Russia with an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The port highly likely hosted multiple Russian Navy vessels at the time, with at least two likely Gepard-Class frigates sustaining damage.
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