Ukraine's Security Service has planned and carried out a strike against the russian Navy's Buyan-M-class small missile ship Naro-Fominsk, which is capable of carrying Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles.
The service announced the operation, noting that it was conducted jointly with other components of Ukrainian forces. The agency did not disclose the exact circumstances of the strike or provide details about the extent of the damage to the vessel.
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The Naro-Fominsk vessel belongs to Project 21631 Buyan-M, a class of small missile ships designed to carry precision-guided weapons. Despite their relatively small size, these vessels can launch Kalibr cruise missiles, which russia has repeatedly used to strike targets across Ukraine.
The ship can also carry Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles, giving it additional capabilities against naval targets. The Naro-Fominsk ship was launched in 2022, making it one of the newer vessels of its class in the russian Navy.
The strike was part of a broader series of operations conducted by Ukrainian forces overnight on November 11. According to the Security Service, drones operated by its Alpha Special Operations Center also attacked port and oil infrastructure in Ust-Luga, Leningrad region, russia.
In addition, the agency is verifying information about the possible destruction of russian military helicopters during the operations. No further details have been provided, and the reported losses have not yet been confirmed.
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