Russian Warship Hit in Gulf of Finland Attack Kills Crew Members

Estonian Colonel Aron Kalmus said Friday that a Russian warship hit by multiple drone strikes in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday suffered crew deaths and injuries, according to ERR. The damaged vessel, a Buyan-class corvette named Naro-Fominsk, was struck by more than three drones during an attack coordinated with Ukraine's strike on the Ust-Luga oil port. The ship initially sailed toward Russia but required towing assistance to return. The corvette carried Kalibr cruise missiles but lacked air defense systems, leaving it vulnerable. Drones also violated Estonian airspace, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble, though Turkish aircraft did not engage them.