On the night of 3 June 2026, Ukrainian defence forces attacked a Project 20380 corvette of the Steregushchy type in Kronstadt, one of the bases of the Russian Baltic Fleet. According to preliminary data, it was the Boykyi ship, which started a large-scale fire on board. The results of the attack and the extent of the damage to the ship are being clarified.
- On the night of 3 June 2026, the Project 20380 corvette Boiky was hit in Kronstadt.
- A large-scale fire broke out on board the ship.
- The Corvette is designed to engage surface, underwater and air targets.
Characteristics of the Project 20380 corvette and its role in the Russian Navy
The Project 20380 corvettes, including the Steregushchy type, are multi-purpose warships in the near sea area. They are designed to destroy surface ships, submarines, and air targets. In addition, these corvettes are capable of attacking coastal targets, making them an important element of naval defence.
The defeat of the corvette Boiky in Kronstadt
On the night of 3 June 2026, at the Baltic Fleet base in Kronstadt, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces attacked a Project 20380 corvette, presumably the Boykyi ship. A large-scale fire broke out on board the vessel, indicating significant damage. The details and extent of the damage are currently being clarified. About the damage to the ship reports General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The significance of the attack for the situation in the Baltic
The defeat of the Boykoi corvette demonstrates the ability of the Ukrainian Defence Forces to conduct operations even in strategically important and well-protected areas such as Kronstadt. This puts pressure on the Russian military and complicates its naval activities in the Baltic region.
Next steps for the Ukrainian Defence Forces
The Ukrainian Defence Forces have confirmed their intention to continue systematic measures to force Russia to stop its armed aggression. The hit on the corvette is part of such a strategy, which includes targeted strikes on important enemy military targets.
