“You Won’t Hide”: Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship Admiral Essen for Fourth Time
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces conducted a drone strike on the Russian frigate Admiral Essen at Novorossiysk on May 23, marking the fourth attack on the warship since early March.
- The strike also targeted a missile corvette at the same naval base and two major oil storage terminals, including the largest petroleum reservoir in the Caucasus region.
- Previous attacks in March and April reportedly caused significant damage to the Admiral Essen, potentially impairing its operational capabilities and ability to leave port unaided.
- The Admiral Essen is a key asset of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, equipped with cruise missiles and air defense systems, and has been involved in military operations in Syria and Ukraine.
- Novorossiysk port remains a strategic target for Ukraine due to its combination of naval assets and vital energy export infrastructure, with recent operations also targeting Russian oil tankers to disrupt crude exports.