Ukraine Sea Drone Sinks Russian Ship Near Compound Said to Be Linked to Putin
Attack shows extent to which the drones have helped Kyiv exercise greater control in the Black Sea By Alexander Osipovich July 14, 2026 6:16 pm ET The Wall Street Journal The original article contains numerous informative links. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the assault on the ship. Blondet Eliot/ Abaca/ ZUMA Press Quick Summary -- Ukraine said one of its naval drones sank a Russian patrol ship called the Emerald docked in the Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik on Tuesday. -- The Emerald was operated by Russia’s FSB security service and took part in a November 2018 attack on Ukrainian ships, according to Ukraine’s navy. -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the strike, which occurred about 270 miles from the front lines. Ukraine said one of its naval drones on Tuesday sank a Russian patrol ship docked in the Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik, close to a luxurious compound allegedly linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. At least one domestical...