- Source: Project 22870 tugboat
Project 22870 is a series of rescue tugs in service with the Russian Navy designed by the Vympel Design Bureau, intended for towing ships in distress, fire fighting, medical evacuation, and rescue operations.
Operational history
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the tugboat Spasatel Vasily Bekh was hit and sunk on 17 June 2022 by two anti-ship missiles fired by Ukrainian forces. The vessel was allegedly transporting weapons and ammunition to Snake Island, which was occupied by Russian forces at the time.
Ships
See also
List of active Russian Navy ships
Future of the Russian Navy
References
External links
Media related to Project 22870 rescue tugboat at Wikimedia Commons
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Project 22870 tugboat
- List of active Russian Navy ships
- Russian tug Spasatel Vasily Bekh
- Black Sea Fleet
- List of Russo-Ukrainian War military equipment
- Russian invasion of Ukraine order of battle
