The Main Intelligence Directorate reported that a fire broke out on the missile…

🔥 The Main Intelligence Directorate reported that a fire broke out on the missile ship “Serpukhov” in the Russian city of Baltiysk on April 7.

According to the Main Intelligence Directorate, the fire caused extensive damage to the ship’s communication and automation systems, rendering it inoperable.

The agency stated that restoring the combat capability of the “Serpukhov” will require a significant amount of time.

The HUR later claimed responsibility for the fire, posting a video to its Telegram channel purporting to show the setting of a fire inside the Serpukhov and claiming that the vessel had been “disabled.” The post added: “Due to the fire inside the rocket ship, its means of communication and automation were completely destroyed.”

The Buyan-M class corvette incorporates stealth technology and has a vertical launching system for either Kalibr or Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles, both munitions that have been used in Moscow’s nationwide bombardment of Ukraine. The Buyan-M class is designed to operate in relatively shallow coastal regions or inland waterways.

On December 12, 2015, the ship became part of the 41st brigade of missile boats of the Black Sea Fleet.

On October 28, 2016, the ship became part of the 36th brigade of missile boats of the Russian Baltic Fleet.

In 2017, the Serpukhov MRK was awarded the honorary title “shock”.

And today – the honorary name “toasted”. 🔥

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