UAV event in Crimea, Znamianske area, Ukraine on Sat 7th March 2026

7th March 2026

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Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian high-speed boat, Project 03160 Raptor, near the settlement of Znamianske in occupied Crimea.

Photos were released by the project Dosie Shpiona (ed. Dossier of the Spy).

The images show the completely destroyed boat being lifted from the seabed. It is reported that the attack took place on March 7.

During this period, the destruction of the enemy boat was reported by the Naval Forces and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. However, at that time, both boats were classified as Project 02510 BK-16.

It is currently unknown whether, in both cases, the vessel in question is the same one shown in the released photo.

The Russian Black Sea Fleet has relatively few Raptor-type boats remaining – approximately six units.

At the same time, some of these boats may have been transferred from the Baltic Fleet. The main and most numerous vessel of this class is the BK-16.

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Crimea ( Znamianske area )

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