BK-16 high-speed assault / landing craft (Project 02510)

Service And Conflict Use

1. Nov 1, 2014

   First boat delivered for testing

   RBC-Ukraine says the first BK-16 was delivered to temporarily occupied Sevastopol for testing in November 2014.

   Sources: BK-16 Russian boat struck by Ukraine in Crimea

2. Nov 1, 2020

   Baltic Fleet handover

   Shephard reported that the first BK-16 boat was handed over to the Russian Baltic Fleet in November 2020.

   Sources: Bulk buy of BK-16 looms for Russia

3. Mar 8, 2026

   Strike reported in occupied Crimea

   RBC-Ukraine reported that Ukrainian forces struck a BK-16 landing craft near Novozerne in temporarily occupied Crimea.

   Sources: BK-16 Russian boat struck by Ukraine in Crimea

BK-16 high-speed assault / landing craft (Project 02510) Images

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