On June 3, Ukrainian operators from the 1st Separate Special Forces Center successfully targeted the Russian corvette “Boyky” while it was in dry dock in Kronstadt. Satellite imagery has confirmed the strike on the vessel.
The images indicate that the corvette is emitting smoke, with Russian personnel attempting to extinguish the fire using multiple hoses.
The “Boyky” is known for escorting tankers associated with Russia’s shadow fleet and was undergoing repairs in Kronstadt at the time of the attack.
The distance from Ukraine to the Russian corvette is approximately 1,100 kilometers.
Photo: Aftermath of the strike on the corvette “Boyky” (t.me/kiber_boroshno)
Photo: Aftermath of the strike on the corvette “Boyky” (t.me/kiber_boroshno)
Details about the Russian corvette reveal that it was built in 2011 and was commissioned into the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy in 2013. The vessel is equipped with guided missile systems and has been actively involved in operations near NATO borders.
Ukrainian drone forces have emphasized that the strike significantly weakens Russia’s naval capabilities in the Baltic region.
Ukrainian forces have targeted the Russian corvette "Boyky" in Kronstadt, confirmed by satellite imagery. This strike is seen as a significant blow to Russian naval operations in the Baltic Sea.