The Clone Navy has reported that the patrol boat CNS Bellingham was hit by an AT-5 anti-tank missile which was launched by RP fighters from a shoreline position. The AT-5 was guided via video link. The missile is an obsolete type and doesn't have a large enough warhead to give much damage to a warship though the ship's radar and main communication mast did sustain damage.
The Navy said that the reason the missile was not intercepted by a close in weapons system was due to the small size of the missile and the lack of warning as the missile only took about four seconds from launch to strike. More modern defence systems are fitted on later ships, the Triona class patrol boats have yet to be upgraded. As a precaution the Navy has ordered captains to not get too close to the shoreline unless necessary.
The Bellingham has now returned to report for repair. The two injured crewmen are receiving medical treatment, both should make a full recovery.
