On September 10, 2025, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported that a domestically produced combat drone struck a Russian Project MPSV07 multipurpose salvage ship near Novorossiysk. According to the statement, the drone impacted the vessel in the area of the bridge, where navigation and communication equipment are located. At the time of the strike, the Russian ship was said to be conducting radio-electronic reconnaissance and patrolling the approaches to Novorossiysk Bay, a key location where Russia bases remaining units of the Black Sea Fleet. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Project MPSV07 multipurpose salvage vessels are intended for search and assistance to ships in distress, evacuation of people, refloating and towing of damaged vessels, off-ship firefighting, including fuel burning on water, oil spill response, and underwater technical work. (Picture source: Russian MoD and HUR) |