Ukraine Destroys Russian Warship in Caspian Sea

By SOFREP,

Ukraine, in a bold and unprecedented move, struck Russian warships in the Caspian Sea on Wednesday, November 6, marking the first time Kyiv’s forces have targeted this distant and heavily fortified naval base.

This strike, more than a thousand kilometers from Ukraine’s borders, showcases the growing reach and capability of Ukraine’s military, particularly with its long-range arsenal.

Let’s quickly break down what happened, why it matters, and how it could shift the dynamics in the ongoing war against Russia.

The Strike: A Bold New Frontier

The target of this daring operation, according to reports, was the port city of Kaspiysk in Dagestan, home to Russia’s Caspian Flotilla.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, the strike hit two Gepard-class missile frigates, Tatarstan and Dagestan. These ships aren’t just small players in Russia’s naval game—they’re equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles, the same weapons that have been used to rain destruction on Ukrainian cities.

Footage shared by Ukrainian officials appears to show one of their kamikaze drones diving toward its target, with antiaircraft fire lighting up the sky in a desperate attempt to fend off the attack.

While Russia claims to have intercepted one drone, Ukrainian sources suggest that both frigates were damaged.