Russian Varshavyanka Submarine Sinks After US Strike on Bandar Abbas Naval Base

The Iranian Kilo-class submarine (Project 877 Varshavyanka), built in Russia, reportedly sank following a U. S. strike on the naval base in Bandar Abbas, according to TWZ. The American defense portal examined satellite imagery of Iranian facilities after the latest wave of U. S. attacks. "The only Iranian Kilo-class submarine — the most advanced in the Iranian fleet — which had been moored at the base, also appears to have sunk. A large burn mark is visible near its mooring point by the pier,” the publication reported. The report also noted that the U.S. Central Command had previously stated that it struck "the most capable Iranian submarine.” Combined with earlier wartime losses, the outlet concluded that Iran's naval capabilities have been significantly reduced. Earlier Conflicting Reports Earlier satellite images suggested that the Russian-built Varshavyanka submarine had survived the U. S. strike on Bandar Abbas. At the same time, USNI News, citing the U. S. Central Command, confirmed that American forces had targeted the base housing Iran's Kilo-class submarines.