Russia Navy Sergey Kotov Sunk
Event Report
Navy
| Date | March 5, 2024 |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Project 22160 |
| Ship Name | Sergey Kotov |
| Event type | Sunk -1 |
Description
Project 22160 patrol ship sunk on 5 March 2024 by Ukrainian MAGURA V5 uncrewed surface vessels near the Kerch Strait. Multiple drone hits to the stern, starboard, and port sides caused the 1,800-tonne vessel to sink. Sergey Kotov had been commissioned just 20 months earlier in July 2022 and was estimated at $65 million. One of six Project 22160 modular patrol ships, she was armed with a 57mm gun and Igla air defense missiles. Her loss further constrained the Black Sea Fleet's ability to conduct surface patrols near Crimea.
Sources
Project 22160