Ukraine sinks russian submarine, destroys S‑400 in strike

Ukrainian forces managed to hit the Russian submarine "Rostov-on-Don" in the military port of Sevastopol. "As a result of the strike, the submarine sank immediately." The S-400 Triumph missile complex in occupied Crimea was also destroyed, as reported by the General Staff of Ukraine.

In the port of Sevastopol, the Russian submarine B-237 "Rostov-on-Don" from the Black Sea Fleet was destroyed. The Ukrainian General Staff stated, "After the hit, the submarine sank on the spot." Despite Russia's earlier announcements of plans to repair this unit, this attack was a precisely planned operation to inflict maximum losses on the enemy.

Earlier this fall, Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully attacked the "Rostov-on-Don" with Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The submarine sustained severe damage to the bow section and the central part of the hull.

"Rostov-on-Don" (B-237) is a Russian Kilo-class submarine, known in Russia as Project 636.3. It is one of the diesel-electric powered submarines primarily used for coastal operations. These submarines are valued for their quiet operation, making them difficult for opponents to detect.

Main features of Kilo-class submarines:

        
• Displacement: approximately 3,000 tons on the surface, approximately 4,000 tons submerged
• Length: approximately 243 feet
• Speed: up to 20-23 mph submerged
• Range: up to 8,600 miles at 8 mph on the surface
• Armament: torpedoes, mines, and Kalibr anti-ship missiles (3M54)

These submarines are designed for various tasks, including combating surface ships and submarines, protecting sea routes, and reconnaissance missions. "Rostov-on-Don" was commissioned into the Russian Navy as one of the many modern submarines Russia has introduced in recent years.

According to Defence Express, besides the submarine, one of the main targets of the attack was the advanced S-400 "Triumph" air defense system. As a result of the strike, four launchers of this system were severely damaged. As the Ukrainian General Staff reported, a fire had been previously recorded at one of the S-400 "Triumph" positions near Sevastopol, confirmed by data from NASA FIRMS.