Russian landing ship Saratov
Saratov at Sevastopol in 2007.
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History | |
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Russia | |
Name | Saratov |
Builder | Yantar Shipyard |
Yard number | 010 |
Laid down | 5 February 1964 |
Launched | 1 July 1964 |
Commissioned | 1966 |
Homeport | Sevastopol |
Fate | Sunk on 24 March 2022, after being hit by missiles. |
General characteristics | |
Service record | |
Part of: | Black Sea Fleet |
Saratov was a Tapir-class landing ship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy. She was destroyed on 24 March 2022, while in the port of Berdyansk, after being struck by an Ukrainian missile.[1]
References
- ^ Newdick, Thomas (24 March 2022). "Russian Landing Ship Destroyed In Massive Explosion In Captured Ukrainian Port City". The Drive. Retrieved 7 March 2024.