Explosion on Russian warship. Minister confirms incident
An explosion occurred on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland, confirmed by Estonia's Defense Minister Martin Herem. The incident coincides with reports of a successful Ukrainian drone attack on port infrastructure in the region. The explosion was noted near Gogland Island, with the damaged vessel identified as the Naro-Fomińsk corvette. Ukrainian sources claim the attack was deliberate, while Estonia remains cautious about attributing responsibility. The ship reportedly returned to St. Petersburg after the incident, with smoke observed above it.
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