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Russian reconnaissance ship attacked by naval drones in Black Sea - social media 

24 May, 2023 Wednesday
13:03

On May 24, the Russian Black Sea Fleet reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs was attacked by unidentified "naval drones" near the Bosphorus Strait.

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This was reported by the telegram channel "Rybar", according to Krym. Realii.

The reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs was allegedly attacked after passing the Bosphorus Strait at about 5:30 am.

However, there is no official confirmation from Russia.

It is also claimed that Russian sailors managed to repel the attack, and the ship was not damaged.

The Ivan Khurs ship is a communications reconnaissance vessel of the 18280 project. Its purpose is to provide communications, conduct radio reconnaissance and electronic warfare, detect radio signals, manage the fleet, and monitor missile defense systems.

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