Hit by Ukrainian drone. The Purga icebreaking patrol vessel, which is built for the FSB Coast Guard was seriously damaged in the drone attack on March 25, 2026. Photo: Exilenova+ on Telegram
A high-profile Russian security service vessel, designed for Arctic operations, has been struck by a Ukrainian drone while docked at the Vyborg shipyard near St. Petersburg.
Covert Shores goes further saying,
Mar 25: Ukrainian drones hit the Pr.23550 arctic patrol ship Purga (475) in Vyborg near St. Petersburg. Ship sunk and capsized at the quay.
In any case, it is likely the ship will be raised and returned to service.
We have previously discussed this class of ships and this ship in particular.
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