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Ukraine's Naval Drones Redefine Warfare in Black Sea, Plant 15 Underwater Mines

Jun 24, 2024, 08:38 AM

Ukraine's innovative use of naval drones is significantly impacting the dynamics of naval warfare, particularly in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian Security Service has deployed drones to plant over 15 underwater mines near Crimea, resulting in damage to four Russian ships, WSJ reports. A notable incident involved a Russian ship being disabled by a mine laid by a Ukrainian unmanned craft, which traveled 250 miles before returning to port. This strategy is seen as a groundbreaking development in naval warfare, with Ukraine's fleet of unmanned seagoing vessels rewriting the rules of engagement.