Ukraine Sinks 630-Ton Russian FSB Vessel Izumrud Near Novorossiysk With Sargan-3000 Drone
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 14
Ukraine Sinks 630-Ton Russian FSB Vessel Izumrud Near Novorossiysk With Sargan-3000 Drone
3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jul 14
Summary
Ukraine's Naval Forces said they destroyed the Russian FSB border patrol vessel Izumrud near Novorossiysk, adding that crew members were killed and wounded.
A Sargan-3000 unmanned naval system carried out the strike, according to the Ukrainian military's announcement on Facebook.
Izumrud was a 2nd-rank patrol ship launched in 2014, with a helicopter deck, 62.5-metre length and roughly 630-750 tonnes of displacement.
Ukraine said the vessel had taken part in the 25 November 2018 Kerch Strait attack on Ukrainian navy ships.
The sinking follows Ukrainian claims that unmanned-systems units hit 11 more Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight and 116 vessels over nine days.
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Overview
On July 14, 2026, Ukraine used its Sargan-3000 sea drone to strike and destroy the Russian FSB border patrol vessel Izumrud near Novorossiysk. The Ukrainian Navy confirmed the attack with satellite images, marking a major loss for Russia’s maritime security. The Izumrud, built in St. Petersburg and active since 2015, was previously involved in the 2018 seizure of Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait. Its sinking highlights Ukraine’s growing use of advanced naval drones to weaken Russian naval power, disrupt logistics, and shift the balance in the Black Sea region.