Russia Ropucha Fleet Update
Russia - Navy
| Date | Dec. 26, 2023 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Ropucha |
| Ship Name | Novocherkassk |
| Hull Number | 142 |
| Event | Destroyed (-1) |
Description
Ropucha-class large landing ship destroyed on 26 December 2023 by Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles while docked at Feodosia, Crimea. The vessel was reportedly laden with 4,400 artillery shells and 280 Grad rockets bound for Russian forces, causing massive secondary explosions visible from across the city. Satellite imagery confirmed the vessel submerged at the pier. Commissioned in 1987, Novocherkassk had previously survived damage from the March 2022 Berdiansk strike. Her loss was the fourth Ropucha-class ship effectively removed from the Black Sea Fleet order of battle.
Source: thedrive.com