Russia Raptor Fleet Update
Russia - Navy
| Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Raptor |
| Event | Destroyed (-2) |
Description
Two Project 03160 Raptor high-speed patrol boats destroyed on 2 May 2022 by Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 drone strikes using MAM-L guided munitions near Snake Island in the northwestern Black Sea. Video released by the Ukrainian military showed both boats struck while attempting to approach the island. The Raptor class are 17-metre fast assault boats capable of 50 knots, used for patrol and special operations support. These were the first confirmed naval kills by TB2 drones in the conflict.
Source: cbsnews.com