Russia says foiled Ukraine attack on warship in Turkish waters
"Today at 5:30 am (0230 GMT) the armed forces of Ukraine made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the Ivan Khurs ship of the Black Sea Fleet with three unmanned speedboats," the defence ministry said, adding that the Russian vessel had been tasked with guarding pipeline infrastructure in Turkish waters.
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- Published Date: 07:23 | 24 May 2023
- Modified Date: 07:23 | 24 May 2023
Russia said Wednesday it had fended off a Ukrainian attack on one of its warships in Turkish waters with unmanned vessels, the latest attempted sabotage attack Moscow has blamed on Kyiv.
"Today at 5:30 am (0230 GMT) the armed forces of Ukraine made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the Ivan Khurs ship of the Black Sea Fleet with three unmanned speedboats," the defence ministry said, adding that the Russian vessel had been tasked with guarding pipeline infrastructure in Turkish waters.
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