Less than a week after a Ukrainian surface vessel unmanned bomb boat targeted the Russian oil tanker "Sig" near a Crimean bridge, aftermath footage has been published showing the extent of the external damage.

The cameraman is on a small motorboat and takes a lap past the damaged oil tanker. The tanker is propped up on both ends by tug boats to ensure it doesn't sink or capsize. There is likely heavy flooding within the tanker. A massive hole surrounded by scorched steel is easily visible at the waterline.

According to previous reports, the Ukrainian kamikaze boat drone detonated 450kg (992 lbs) of explosives on the side of the ship. Aerial imagery had shown a large slick trailing behind the towed vessel indicating it was rapidly losing its cargo. The Sig was regularly supplying fuel and oil to Russian military operations in Ukraine, making it a prime target of opportunity for the Ukrainian navy.

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