Vsevolod Bobrov is a Russian brand new auxiliary ship that caught major fire when cit was heading towards Sanke Island from the Black Sea.
As the Russian-Ukraine war continues, news of destroying warships has been almost regular on the internet. And, recently another Russian ship called Vsevolod Bobrov was taken down by the Ukrainian forces as per the reports on social media.
What Happened To Vsevolod Bobrov Ship?
Vsevolod Bobrov Ship has caught fire in the Black Ship. The project 23120 Russian ship was cruising in the Black Sea towards Snake Island, when it caught fire on Thursday, May 12.
According to sources, the Ukrainian forces attacked the ship, and it is now being towed as it requires major repairs. Moreover, it was Serhiy Bratchuk, a spokesman for the Odesa Regional Military Administration, who said that the actions of the Ukrainian Navy caused the ship to catch fire.
The statement also added that the Ukrainian forces had destroyed the numbers of warships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet over the past few weeks.
Since the start of a full-scale war against Ukraine, 13 Russian ships and boats have been destroyed, including the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Moscow’s missile cruiser.
Additionally, the information regarding the recent incident with the ship is yet to be detailed.
Russian Navy Ship Vsevolod Bobrov Wikipedia Explored
The Russian Navy Ship, Vsevolod Bobrov, does not have Wikipedia details. However, it was named to celebrate the contribution of the ice hockey player and footballer player.
According to Bairdmaritime, the ship was created primarily to offer Russian Navy task units logistical assistance for long-term deployments at sea.
It also has the responsibilities of Cargo transfer, towing of stranded ships at sea, hydrographic research, seabed mapping, and surface and underwater search and rescue.
It measures 95 meters long, 22 meters wide, and nine meters deep and displaces 10,000 tons when fully loaded. The interior has enough for 27 regular crew members and 43 additional workers, such as rescued survivors of shipwrecks.
Did Vsevolod Bobrov Sink?
Vsevolod Bobrov caught fire in the sea, but it did not sink. The crew members were also evacuated on time.
And the authorities took the ship back to Sevastopol – the Russian Black sea Navy base.