Ukrainian Barracuda naval drone sneaks through Dnipro wetlands to blow up Russian ammo site (VIDEO)

Strike on the left bank logistics

A Ukrainian Barracuda naval drone has destroyed a Russian logistics site on the left bank of the Dnipro, Ukraine’s 40th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade said on Thursday, releasing video of the strike.

Ukraine has expanded its use of naval drones to hit Russian supply sites, boats, and staging areas on the Dnipro river’s occupied bank. These strikes are part of a broader effort to disrupt Russia’s ability to move troops and equipment across the waterway, a critical lifeline for its units holding territory in the south.

Stealth infiltration through wetlands

The unit said the drone traveled through the river’s wetlands before hitting a facility used by Russian forces to store equipment and boats. Footage shows the drone approaching the target moments before a large explosion, suggesting ammunition was kept inside.

Barracuda: Modular design and armament

The Barracuda is a modular, Ukrainian-developed multipurpose naval drone created by the brigade’s own specialists. It can be equipped with different weapons, including single-shot grenade launchers and naval mines, and has been shown in previous footage operating as a launch platform for FPV drones.

Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi said the platform may also be able to support resupply missions across the Dnipro’s island network, giving Ukrainian forces more flexibility in the contested river zone.