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The United States rejected Iran's claim that the IRIS Dena was unarmed when sunk by a US submarine off Sri Lanka, while Iran says the vessel was in a noncombat, ceremonial role; the dispute highlights rising tensions as both sides offer conflicting accounts of the ship's armament amid multinational naval exercises.
A DoD video and expert analysis indicate a US Navy fast‑attack submarine sank an Iranian warship with a Mark 48 heavyweight torpedo, marking the first submarine-on-ship kill since World War II. Analysts say the footage—likely from a Virginia‑class boat and captured in infrared—resembles the 1945 Torsk attack, though the submarine’s name has not been released and official comments are limited.
U.S. officials say a submarine sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in international waters, as U.S.-led strikes widen the conflict with Iran; the ensuing days featured missile interceptions, air-raid sirens, and widespread disruptions to travel and oil shipments across the region.
The US Navy announced plans to build a new class of warship, the FF(X), as part of Trump's 'Golden Fleet' initiative to boost domestic shipbuilding and address fleet shortfalls, aiming for the first ship to be ready by 2028, amidst efforts to compete with China and revitalize US ship manufacturing.
Kim Jong Un condemned South Korea-U.S. military exercises, viewing them as hostile and provocative, and announced plans to rapidly expand North Korea's nuclear and military capabilities, including the development of a new nuclear-capable warship, amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea successfully relaunched its new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, Kang Kon, after an initial capsizing failure less than a month earlier, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the event amid questions about the completeness of repairs.
Satellite images reveal North Korea is constructing its largest and most advanced warship ever at Nampo shipyard, signaling a significant boost in its naval capabilities and military modernization efforts, including potential nuclear missile capabilities, amidst regional security concerns.
North Korea successfully launched a warship after a previous failed attempt that damaged the vessel, with Kim Jong Un criticizing the incident and arresting officials involved. The regime is determined to showcase its military strength, emphasizing the importance of naval modernization.
North Korea has reportedly righted its partially capsized Choe Hyun Class destroyer after a failed launch, with satellite images showing efforts to pull the ship upright, though significant repairs and proper docking infrastructure are still needed.
Satellite images reveal North Korea deploying balloon-like objects around a damaged warship, possibly to aid in its repair or prevent drone reconnaissance, amid complex salvage challenges following a failed launch that left the ship partially submerged and stranded.
A video has emerged showing a Russian warship crew's unsuccessful attempt to defend against Ukrainian sea drones, ultimately resulting in the sinking of the ship. Ukraine's use of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) has proven effective in targeting and destroying Russian warships in the Black Sea, prompting Russia to bolster its defenses. Ukraine's development and deployment of USVs, including new and improved models, have posed a significant threat to Russian naval forces in the region.
Ukraine claims to have sunk another Russian warship, the Sergey Kotov, in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones, marking a significant loss for Moscow. The vessel was reportedly hit near the Kerch Strait and can carry cruise missiles and around 60 crew. The Ukrainian military intelligence agency stated that the attack was carried out using Magura V5 uncrewed vessels laden with explosives, resulting in casualties among the Russian crew. Russian authorities have not confirmed the claim, and disinformation has been prevalent in the conflict. Additionally, the Russian military scrambled a fighter jet to escort a French military surveillance plane in international airspace over the Black Sea, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Ukraine claims to have sunk another Russian warship, the Sergey Kotov, in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones, marking the third such incident in recent weeks. The attack, which reportedly resulted in casualties among the Russian crew, has not been independently verified. The sinking of modern Russian vessels using drones is seen as a significant blow to Moscow, and Ukraine's successes have pushed the Russian fleet away from the coast, allowing for the establishment of a grain export corridor.
Ukraine claims to have sunk a Russian warship, the "Caesar Kunikov," off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea using sea drones, marking the 15th Russian ship destroyed by Ukraine. The ship was reportedly transporting ammunition when it sank, and video footage released by Ukraine appears to show the sea drones striking the vessel. The Caesar Kunikov, an important asset for Russia's navy, has been involved in various conflicts and missions. This incident adds to the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea region.
The sinking of a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea has led to a surge of memes online, with Ukraine claiming responsibility for the attack and describing it as a Valentine's Day gift to the country. The incident marks the fifth landing ship in Russian President Vladimir Putin's Black Sea Fleet to be destroyed, with several social media users posting memes about the ship's destruction. Ukrainian military intelligence spokesman Andriy Yusov stated that the drone attack killed most of the crew on board and emphasized that the sinking of the ship was a reason for Ukrainian citizens to "rejoice" on Valentine's Day.