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Russian Navy Amphibious Ship Suffers Extensive Damage in Ukrainian Drone Attack

ByAlki David

Aug 7, 2023

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated yet again, as a dramatic incident unfolded in the early hours Friday morning. Startling footage and images have emerged, showcasing the aftermath of what appears to be a targeted drone strike on a Russian Navy amphibious landing ship. The vessel in question, the Ropucha class Olenegorsky Gornyak, now finds itself in dire straits, listing heavily in Russia’s key Black Sea port, Novorossiysk.

The situation is dire, and as the images captured by the drone boat reveal, the attack was executed with precision. The video footage, purportedly taken from the approaching drone boat, offers a heart-stopping moment as its explosive payload impacts the landing ship, resulting in a sudden blackout of visuals. It is a stark reminder of the evolving nature of warfare, where drones play an increasingly significant role.

The consequences of this audacious attack are clear as day, with subsequent imagery depicting the extent of the damage inflicted upon the Olenegorsky Gornyak. The vessel, now visibly listing to the port side, has been critically compromised and has begun taking on water. In one of the distressing videos circulating online, the ship is captured being towed away, its precarious position in the water accentuating the gravity of the situation.

The Black Sea has witnessed its fair share of geopolitical tensions, and the proximity of Novorossiysk to the Ukrainian-held shores adds a layer of complexity to this incident. The distance of approximately 420 miles further underscores the strategic importance of Novorossiysk as a significant Russian port on the eastern coast of the Black Sea.

As diplomatic discussions and speculations unfold, the world watches with bated breath, pondering the potential ramifications of this daring move. It is yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of international power struggles and a sobering reminder of the ever-evolving nature of conflict in the digital age.

In a region already marked by volatility, this incident serves as a poignant reminder that modern warfare has transcended conventional boundaries. As we wait for more information to emerge, the world holds its breath, wondering what this latest development could signify for the delicate balance of power on the global stage.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.