The warship U-811 “Balta” suffered a disaster in the Black Sea, a rescue operation is underway, the Ukrainian Navy said, the message was published in the official Facebook-account.
The military revealed the details of the accident: the incident with the ship happened due to worsening weather conditions. “After assessing the situation, it was decided to anchor the vessel in order to ensure the implementation of measures to combat damage,” the department specified and indicated that there were no casualties.
At the moment, nothing threatens the ship and the life of the crew, a rescue operation is underway. The operation involves eight ships and boats, as well as “four aircraft divisions.” A search and rescue station has been deployed. The situation was stabilized. “There is no threat to the life of the personnel. There is no threat of losing the vessel. Currently, an operation is underway to assist the ship and return it to the permanent deployment point, ”the Ukrainian Navy added.
The former commander of the ATO forces and People’s Deputy of Ukraine Mikhail Zabrodsky reported about the disaster with the ship near Zmeiny Island in the Black Sea. According to him, at least two offices were flooded.