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Russian landing ship Saratov

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Saratov at Sevastopol in 2007.
History
Russia
NameSaratov
BuilderYantar Shipyard
Yard number010
Laid down5 February 1964
Launched1 July 1964
Commissioned1966
HomeportSevastopol
FateSunk on 24 March 2022, after being hit by missiles.

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 a Ukrainian missile.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Newdick, Thomas (24 March 2022). "Russian Landing Ship Destroyed In Massive Explosion In Captured Ukrainian Port City". The Drive. Retrieved 7 March 2024.