Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) reported a successful operation that left the Russian Baltic Fleet minesweeper “Aleksandr Obukhov” in need of long-term repairs. The ship, stationed in Baltiysk, was preparing for combat duty when a mysterious hole appeared in its gas pipe, allowing water to enter the engine. As a result, the minesweeper is now undergoing major repairs.
The damaged M-503 engine, essential for the vessel’s operation, is difficult to source and expensive to repair, complicating the restoration process for the Russian fleet.
