Kyiv: The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said on Friday that its sea drones had struck a major Russian port and damaged a warship. The attack on Novorossiysk, a port in southern Russia, is the latest in a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian naval assets in the Black Sea.
The SBU said that the drones used in the attack were Neptune, a type of cruise missile developed by Ukraine. The Neptune is a relatively new weapon, and its use in this attack is a sign of Ukraine’s growing naval capabilities.
The attack on Novorossiysk is also significant because it is the first time a commercial Russian port has been targeted in the war. The port is a major hub for exports, and its closure would have a significant impact on the Russian economy.
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied that the warship was damaged, but satellite images appear to show the vessel listing in the water. The attack is a further blow to Russia’s navy, which has already suffered a number of losses in the Black Sea.
The use of sea drones by Ukraine is a sign of the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare. Drones are relatively cheap and easy to operate, and they can be used to carry out a variety of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack.
The Ukrainian use of sea drones is also a sign of the country’s growing determination to defend itself against Russia. Despite being outgunned and outnumbered, Ukraine has shown that it is capable of inflicting significant damage on the Russian military.
The attack on Novorossiysk is a reminder that the war in Ukraine is not just being fought on land. The Black Sea is also a major battleground, and Ukraine is determined to use its growing naval capabilities to challenge Russian dominance in the region.thumb_upthumb_downtuneshareGoogle itmore_vertadd_circle