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Ukraine’s victory demands more than drones – “boots on the ground” define true territory control, says Navy commander

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Ukraine’s victory demands more than drones. “Boots on the ground” define true territory control, says Navy commander

Ukraine created the world's first fleet of naval drones, paralyzing Russia's Black Sea Fleet. However, can occupied Crimea - the apple of Vladimir Putin's eye - be liberated by drones alone?

byYevheniia Martyniuk

12 minute read

Analysis

David topples Goliath: Ukraine’s DIY naval drones outfox Russia’s Black sea fleet

Lacking warships, Ukraine came up with a “drone swarm” solution. They can swim, fly, shoot, and batter. The result? Russian Black Sea Fleet warships have fled to Novorossiysk - but are not safe even there.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Ukrainian naval drones attack Russian ships

4 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine’s SeaBaby naval drones can now engage in sea battles, not only carry explosives

With a payload of 850kg, Ukraine's latest naval drones have already opened fire on Russian ships

byAlya Shandra

6 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

UP: Elon Musk indeed thwarted Ukrainian attack on Crimea by blocking Starlink

The SpaceX CEO had earlier claimed he never activated Starlink in Crimea to begin with. However, witnesses say he deliberately switched it off during Ukraine's first major attack on Crimea

byAlya Shandra

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russia claims to repel a naval drone attack on occupied Crimea

Naval drones have been instrumental in Ukraine's assymetric warfare against the Russian Black Sea fleet

byAlya Shandra

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

New Ukrainian surface drone joins fight in Black Sea

The Cossack Mamai surface drone measures six meters in length and can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h.

byIryna Voichuk

4 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian maritime drones create 200-mile security zone in Black Sea

Successful attacks by maritime drones, coupled with missile strikes on Russian naval facilities have enabled Ukraine to drive Russia's ships out of Sevastopol Bay and establish a safe sea corridor for merchant vessels.

byIryna Voichuk

4 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

SBU unveils new details of marine drone attack on Crimean Bridge

Ukraine's marine drone attack on the Crimean Bridge on 17 July 2023 was a display of remote operational excellence, with drones being piloted from Kyiv through a specially designed communication system, which did not depend on Starlink.

byIryna Voichuk

14 minute read

Analysis

Weekly Frontline Update: Cluster munitions save Ukraine from Russian onslaught on eastern front

Russia is stepping up offensive operations on the eastern front while Ukraine continues to decimate the Russian Black Sea Fleet in occupied Crimea.

bySerge Havrylets

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian drone attack damages two Russian warships beyond repair

Russian fast landing boats carrying infantry fighting vehicles and anti-aircraft systems were sunk by maritime kamikaze drones on 10 November.

bySerge Havrylets

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine develops a kamikaze underwater drone to hit Russian bridges and warships (VIDEO)

Ukraine has tested a new underwater drone with a 1,000-kilometer range.

bySerge Havrylets

10 minute read

Opinion

Ukraine has the initiative in all dimensions

While Russia still has the advantage, Ukraine is little by little gaining the initiative in maritime, air, and land warfare. And it has not yet peaked.

byHans Petter Midttun

17 minute read

Analysis

Weekly Frontline Update: Ukrainian counteroffensive is gaining momentum

Our weekly review focuses on events and trends on the frontlines of the Russian-Ukrainian war. We analyze the latest developments in the hottest spots on the war map, strikes on logistics behind the enemy lines, and the impact of such strikes on combat operations.

bySerge Havrylets

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian marine drone allegedly hit Russian missile carrier “Samum” near Sevastopol

An experimental Ukrainian marine drone named "Sea Baby" reportedly struck the Russian missile ship "Samum," damaging it near Sevastopol. If confirmed, it would already be the 4th ship destroyed or damaged by 13-14 September strikes.

byOrysia Hrudka

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian maritime kamikaze drones attack Russian corvette in the Black Sea

Ukrainian maritime drones continue to attack Russian Black Sea Fleet.

bySerge Havrylets

12 minute read

Analysis

How Ukraine’s scrappy marine drones are revolutionizing naval warfare

Costing a fraction of a battleship, Ukraine's drones have delivered a heavy blow to Russia's navy. Russia's $30 billion fleet now sits idle in port, evading Ukraine's cheap but potent unmanned naval siege.

byDavid Kirichenko

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine spymaster: Even 30% of naval drones that reach targets problem for Russia

Ukrainian one-way attack maritime drones are still an effective weapon, although Russians destroy about 70% of them, a Ukrainian intelligence chief says.

byYuri Zoria

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

ISW: Ukrainian naval strikes disrupt Russian logistics amid Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Ukrainian naval strikes are likely part of a deliberate interdiction campaign aimed at setting favorable conditions for larger counteroffensive operations, ISW said.

byIryna Voichuk