The Armed Forces of Ukraine has released video footage showing what it said was a successful attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on a Russian warship just outside Saint Petersburg.
Ukrainian officials said the attack took place on the morning (local time) of Wednesday, June 3, as part of a broader operation involving UAVs targeting military and industrial targets in the region.
The footage showed the vessel, which Ukrainian officials identified as the Russian Navy Steregushchy-class corvette Boiky, being hit amidships just aft of the superstructure at least twice.
The corvette was reportedly undergoing scheduled maintenance at a shipyard in Kronstadt when the supposed attack occurred.
Satellite imagery believed to be that of the aftermath of the strike showed what appeared to be a warship with smoke billowing from various sections on board.
The Russian Ministry of Defence has not released any statements in connection with the incident, though a number of pro-Russian social media channels have been discussing the attack with some even posting all part of the Ukrainian video footage.
