Project 266M Akvamarin / Natya-class minesweeper

Service And Conflict Use

1. Mar 26, 2014

   Crimea seizure removes Ukrainian Natya hulls

   USNI reported that Ukraine lost two Project 266M Natya I-class minesweepers during Russia's 2014 seizure of Crimea.

   Sources: USNI Eastern European Navies Expand as Russian Occupation of Ukraine Drags On

2. Oct 29, 2022

   Ivan Golubets takes damage in Sevastopol

   The New Voice of Ukraine reported minor damage to the Project 266M minesweeper Ivan Golubets after the Sevastopol drone attack.

   Sources: NV Ivan Golubets damage

3. May 19, 2024

   Kovrovets is reported destroyed

   Ukrainian outlets reported that the Russian Black Sea Fleet's Project 266M minesweeper Kovrovets was destroyed overnight.

   Sources: UP Kovrovets destroyed, Euromaidan Press Kovrovets destroyed

Project 266M Akvamarin / Natya-class minesweeper Images

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