Russia Navy Admiral Essen Damaged
Event Report
Navy
| Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Location | Novorossiysk, Russia |
| Ship Class | Admiral Grigorovich |
| Ship Name | Admiral Essen |
| Hull Number | 490 |
| Event type | Damaged |
Description
Damaged during a large-scale Ukrainian aerial and maritime drone strike on Novorossiysk naval base on the night of 2 March 2026. The attack, involving approximately 200 drones, struck Admiral Essen's midsection superstructure, igniting a fire that burned for 18 hours. The ship's TK-25 electronic warfare complex was destroyed and grenade launchers exploded in the blaze. Ukraine's General Staff confirmed the damage on 6 March. Admiral Essen is assessed as no longer capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles against Ukraine.
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Admiral Grigorovich