We can confirm that this target was destroyed by the Navy. The ferry is one of the important Russian military logistics chains that supplies the occupying forces, mainly with fuel and lubricants, but of course it also transported weapons. Therefore, it is a legitimate target. The destruction of the shuttle should reduce the enemy’s potential in places where he is actively involved in hostilities. – he declared
Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy he did not specify what weapon was used in the attack. However, Ukrainian media reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the train ferry using Neptun anti-ship cruise missiles. The latest modification gives the missiles a range of 400 km.
The Ukrainians have already proven the effectiveness of this weapon. Among others, it is worth mentioning the attack on the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, the missile cruiser Moscow. The unit was hit by two Neptun missiles, which caused an explosion of fire and ammunition. and as a result, sinking.
The sinking of the Conro Trader has far-reaching consequences. The Telegram channel “Krymski wind” reported that was the last of three ferries that operated across the Kerch Strait and could carry railway wagons.
The first of them, “Avangard”, was seriously damaged as a result of the Ukrainian attack that took place on May 30 this year. The unit is currently undergoing repairs, but it is unknown when it will return to service.
The second railway ferry, “Slavyanin”, was damaged by Ukrainians on July 23 this year. The ship is in the Sea of Azov awaiting repairs. The destruction of the “Conro Trader” paralyzed the operation of the ferry crossing in the Kerch Strait for some time.
