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Ukraine's HUR Sabotages Russian Minesweeper 'Aleksandr Obukhov' of Baltic Fleet

Oct 7, 2024, 12:51 PM

On October 7, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) reported that it has successfully disabled the Russian Baltic Fleet minesweeper 'Aleksandr Obukhov' during a special operation. The ship, based in the city of Baltiysk, was set to go on combat duty but suffered severe damage due to water entering its engine's gas exhaust through a mysterious hole. The vessel is now undergoing major repairs, which are described as expensive and complex.