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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ukrainian intelligence reveals footage of uncrewed surface vessels deployed in Black Sea operations
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) is deploying at least two types of uncrewed surface vessels for strike missions in the Black Sea. Footage of these vessels was featured in the documentary Sea Battle. The Age of Drones by Artem Shevchenko. Source: Ukrainian military media outlet Militarnyi Details: DIU is building a fleet of naval drones, with a key role assigned to uncrewed surface vessels adapted for launching kamikaze drones. These systems are capable of striking both land-based targets and highly manoeuvrable surface vessels. The documentary shows two naval drones that differ significantly from the well-known Magura V5. One of them uses a conventional boat engine with propellers instead of water jets and can carry four containers with FPV drones ready for launch. "Our naval platform carries between 500 and 3,000 kilograms of various types of weapons – airborne, surface and underwater. The system uses cutting-edge technologies integrated with NATO-standard artificial intelligence," said a special operations intelligence officer involved in using these types of drones. Another uncrewed surface vessel shown in lower-quality footage has a different hull shape and is equipped with a launcher for four fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. DIU's uncrewed surface vessel Screenshot from the documentary Sea Battle. The Age of Drones This second platform is believed to have been repeatedly used by DIU's Prymary unit for delivering strike systems to the shores of temporarily occupied Crimea. In April, it reportedly hit several Russian patrol boats and a Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system in the waters off the peninsula. Both systems appear to be equipped with Starlink satellite communication antennas, which significantly extend their operational range. DIU's uncrewed surface vessel Screenshot from the documentary Sea Battle. The Age of Drones For the first time, the control station for the uncrewed surface vessel was also shown, featuring an operator's seat with controls: an aircraft-style steering yoke and a throttle lever. Several buttons are visible on the yoke, one of which is likely responsible for bow pitch control of the uncrewed vessel. Footage from the drone's day and night cameras is transmitted to the operator's augmented reality goggles and mirrored on a screen behind. The goggles provide a panoramic image stitched from several cameras. The control station for the uncrewed surface vessel Screenshot from the documentary Sea Battle. The Age of Drones Additional feeds from a forward-facing thermal imaging camera and rear cameras are displayed nearby. Naval drone control interface in augmented reality glasses Screenshot from the documentary Sea Battle. The Age of Drones Intelligence officers noted that these vessels enable targeted strikes against ground targets and provide air cover during large-scale naval operations. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Watch: Ukraine uses sea drone to down Russian Su-30 fighter jet in first-of-its-kind strike
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence claims it has downed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a sea-based drone, marking a world-first in warfare. The strike took place over the Black Sea, near Novorossiisk. Russia has not officially responded. In retaliation, Moscow launched a wave of drone strikes across Ukrainian cities, injuring dozens. Meanwhile, Kyiv rejected Moscow's proposed truce as a political performance. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called for stronger Western support, warning that Ukraine continues to suffer under nightly bombardments. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Defence Novorossiisk declares emergency after drone strike Retaliation strikes across Ukraine 47 wounded in Kharkiv drone strike Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Kyiv rejects Kremlin truce proposal Ukraine has claimed a historic military milestone: the downing of a Russian Su-30 fighter jet by a maritime drone. According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR), the strike was executed by Group 13, a specialised unit operating under GUR, on Friday 2 attack took place around 50 kilometres off the coast of Novorossiisk, a strategic Russian port city on the Black Sea. In a statement released on Saturday, GUR said the Su-30 jet was 'engulfed in flames mid-air before crashing into the sea'.A video of the drone strike was also made public. However, its authenticity has not been independently verified.'This is the first time in history that a naval drone has destroyed a manned combat aircraft,' GUR stated, noting that the operation was coordinated with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and other defence units. The missile was reportedly launched from a Magura V5 maritime drone—an unmanned surface vessel that Ukraine has used increasingly in recent Russian Su-30, a twin-engine multi-role fighter, is estimated to be worth around $50 million. The Russian Ministry of Defence has not commented on the hours after the reported strike, the mayor of Novorossiisk declared a state of emergency. According to local authorities, a separate Ukrainian drone attack damaged a grain terminal and multiple residential buildings in the city, injuring five to the confusion, a prominent Russian military blogger who goes by the name "Rybar" posted on Telegram that the Su-30's pilots had ejected and were rescued by civilian vessels. His post has not been confirmed by official Russian after the Ukrainian announcement, Russian forces carried out a wave of overnight drone attacks on several Ukrainian cities. Kyiv, the capital, was targeted by a barrage of exploding drones. Debris from intercepted drones caused fires in residential areas across the Obolonskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, setting parked vehicles ablaze and damaging homes."Medics were called to the Sviatoshynskyi district," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that emergency crews responded to multiple fire air force reported that Russia launched 183 explosive drones and decoys in a single night. Of these, 77 were shot down, and 73 were likely disabled through electronic jamming. Two ballistic missiles were also fired, according to the same Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, a drone assault late Friday left 47 people injured. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said drones hit at least 12 sites, including residential areas and civil infrastructure. Governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed that homes and vehicles had sustained extensive Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded with a renewed call for stronger international support. 'While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, costing lives. Ukraine needs strengthened air defense. Strong and real decisions are needed from our partners – the United States, Europe, all our partners who seek peace,' he wrote on Russia's President Vladimir Putin proposed a three-day truce to coincide with Second World War Victory Day commemorations on 9 May. But Ukrainian officials saw it as a political move, not a genuine offer.'This is more of a theatrical performance on his part, because in two or three days it is impossible to develop a plan for the next steps to end the war,' Zelenskyy said in embargoed remarks made public on Kremlin said the ceasefire was to test Ukraine's "readiness" for long-term peace. But Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's Security Council, warned, 'Nobody could guarantee Kyiv would survive to see 10 May if Ukraine attacked Moscow during the 9 May celebrations.'Zelenskyy rejected the gesture outright. 'We will not be playing games to create a pleasant atmosphere to allow for Putin's exit from isolation on 9 May,' he in Ukraine, the situation remained tense. Russian shelling in Donetsk killed two people on Saturday. A drone strike on Kherson left another civilian dead, and in the central region of Cherkasy, fires broke out following another drone attack. The regional governor, Ihor Taburets, said injuries were reported, though specific details are still Ukraine pioneers new tools of warfare, such as maritime drones, the conflict continues to evolve. But for civilians caught in the crossfire, the cost remains painfully real.
News18
04-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ukraine's Maritime Drone Shoots Down Russia's Su-30 Fighter Jet For First Time
Last Updated: Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (GUR) said that the fighter jet had been shot down by a military intelligence unit called Group 13 on Friday. Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's military intelligence agency on Saturday claimed that it has shot down and destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, reportedly the world's first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone. In a statement, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (GUR) said that the fighter jet had been shot down by a military intelligence unit called Group 13 on Friday over waters near Novorossiisk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea. The GUR further claimed that the operation was conducted in coordination with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and other units of the Ukrainian armed forces. The agency said the missile was launched from a Magura V5 maritime drone platform, a type of sea drone Ukraine has deployed increasingly in recent months. The destroyed fighter jet, Sukhoi-30, a twin-engine fighter jet with an estimated market value of $50 million. Ukraine claimed that the aircraft was 'engulfed in flames mid-air before crashing into the sea." Ukrainian authorities released a video to accompany the announcement. jet had been shot down. 'Yesterday towards evening, an Su-30 naval aviation fighter jet Reuters. 'The pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors. Both are alive, and to hell with the plane." The mayor of Novorossiisk declared a state of emergency on Saturday after local authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack had damaged a grain terminal and several residential buildings, injuring five people. Later, Moscow launched an overnight drone attack on Kyiv which damaged several residential buildings and set cars on fire throughout the city. Falling debris from destroyed drones sparked fires at residential buildings in Kyiv's Obolonskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, Timur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said on social media. (With inputs from agencies) First Published:
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Ukraine blasts £38million Russian fighter jet out sky over Black Sea using missile-armed sea drone in ‘world first'
UKRAINE has destroyed one of Vladimir Putin's prized fighter jets using its new missile-armed sea drones in a historic first. Incredible footage captured the moment the £38million Russian Su-30 military aircraft was downed over the Black Sea. 8 The moment the Russian Su-30 military aircraft was downed over the Black Sea Credit: X 8 Putin's £38million aircraft was smashed to pieces before plunging into the sea 8 The jet pictured seconds before it hit the sea Credit: X Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency celebrated the remarkable strike - hailing it as the first time in history that a sea drone warplane was destroyed by a sea drone. It said the enemy combat jet was targeted by a Ukrainian unit called Group 13 on Friday. They used a new Magura V5 - a boat drone - to launch the strike over Novorossiysk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea. Footage released by Kyiv shows the moment the sea drone latches onto the fighter jet and takes aim. READ MORE IN UKRAINE WAR It fires directly up in the air and blasts the warplane in a huge explosion. Putin's jet is then seen tumbling through the sky as it plummets towards the sea in charred pieces. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence shared the clip and said: "War at sea is entering a new era." Russia has not commented on Ukraine's claim - but a Russian blogger believed to be close to the Defence Ministry said the jet had been shot down. Most read in The Sun The blogger, who goes by the name Rybar, wrote on Telegram: "An Su-30 naval aviation fighter jet was shot down by the Ukrainian side 50 kilometres west of Novorossiisk. "This was done from an uncrewed boat... the pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors. Both are alive, and to hell with the plane." Russia launches huge drone strike on Ukraine hours after US mineral deal Last December, a One of the key battles during the gruelling Ukraine war has been in the Black Sea. Russia has controlled the air space with their fighter jets and drones for the last three years. And for much of the war Ukraine's fleet of sea drones have been almost defenceless to attacks from above. But in recent months, Kyiv has been improving its sea defences. Along with Magura V5's used in the latest strikes, they also have It also deployed a The fighting over Ukrainian territory inland has continued to intensify in recent days - despite peace talks continuing. Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia pounded Kharkiv with drone strikes overnight. Over 40 civilians were injured with emergency crews rushing to put out fires and rescue those trapped in collapsed buildings. The president shared a video of the strikes and said: "Russia is striking residential areas precisely when Ukrainians are at home, when they are putting their children to bed. "Only fiends could give such orders and carry them out. "While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, costing lives." 8 A Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet Credit: East2West 8 Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia pounded Kharkiv with drone strikes overnight Credit: AFP The latest attacks came just hours after Trump announced that the US will They said the decision has been made after Putin refused to accept a full ceasefire and instead offered a short three-day truce. America said the country is changing 'the methodology of how we contribute' to the talks and will no longer 'fly around the world at the drop of a hat' for meetings. The shift comes just two days after the - in what appeared to be final push by Washington to broker a peace plan. Trump is said to be growing "increasingly frustrated" with both Putin and Zelensky in his attempts to bring the Ukraine war to a close. The president, who appeared to be cosying up with Putin since taking over the White House in January, ordered Putin to He said he was both "surprised and very disappointed" that mad Vlad continued to bomb Ukraine, despite the dictator The Black Sea battle WEAVING and gliding unseen and unheard through dark waters, Ukraine's naval drones have become Russia's greatest menace in the Black Sea. Without any real functioning navy of its own, Ukraine has managed to wipe out a third of Russia's once fearsome Black Sea Fleet - including a submarine - and the rest appears to be on the run. Kyiv's specially-designed marine Remotely piloted using GPS and cameras, the lethal semi-submersibles are guided towards their targets And almost every major hit has been perfectly captured on PoV footage onboard, serving up repeated humiliations for the Kremlin. An SBU general, whose call sign is 'Hunter', told The Sun how marine drones have helped turn the tides of the Black Sea battle in Ukraine's favour. He said: "At the start of the full-scale invasion, control over the Black Sea gave Russia significant advantages, including a fire control over the Ukrainian coast and the ability to blockade our trade routes. "That's why President of Ukraine The general added: "Unmanned surface vehicles have changed the course of naval warfare." 8 Firefighters extinguish a blaze after a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv Credit: Getty 8 A burnt-out car sits on the road after a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv Credit: Getty 8
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Ukraine blasts £38million Russian fighter jet out sky over Black Sea using missile-armed sea drone in ‘world first'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) UKRAINE has destroyed one of Vladimir Putin's prized fighter jets using its new missile-armed sea drones in a historic first. Incredible footage captured the moment the £38million Russian Su-30 military aircraft was downed over the Black Sea. 6 The moment the Russian Su-30 military aircraft was downed over the Black Sea Credit: X 6 Putin's £38million aircraft was smashed to pieces before plunging into the sea 6 The jet pictured seconds before it hit the sea Credit: X Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency celebrated the remarkable strike - hailing it as the first time in history that a sea drone warplane was destroyed by a sea drone. It said the enemy combat jet was targeted by a Ukrainian unit called Group 13 on Friday. They used a new Magura V5 - a boat drone - to launch the strike over Novorossiysk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea. Footage released by Kyiv shows the moment the sea drone latches onto the fighter jet and takes aim. It fires directly up in the air and blasts the warplane in a huge explosion. Putin's jet is then seen tumbling through the sky as it plummets towards the sea in charred pieces. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence shared the clip and said: "War at sea is entering a new era." Russia has not commented on Ukraine's claim - but a Russian blogger believed to be close to the Defence Ministry said the jet had been shot down. The blogger, who goes by the name Rybar, wrote on Telegram: "An Su-30 naval aviation fighter jet was shot down by the Ukrainian side 50 kilometres west of Novorossiisk. "This was done from an uncrewed boat... the pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors. Both are alive, and to hell with the plane." Russia launches huge drone strike on Ukraine hours after US mineral deal One of the key battles during the gruelling Ukraine war has been in the Black Sea. Russia has controlled the air space with their fighter jets and drones for the last three years. And for much of the war Ukraine's fleet of sea drones have been almost defenceless to attacks from above. But in recent months, Kyiv has been improving its sea defences. Along with Magura V5's used in the latest strikes, they also have Sea Baby surface one-way attack boats. The fighting over Ukrainian territory inland has continued to intensify in recent days - despite peace talks continuing. Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia launched dozens of Shahed drones on Kharkiv overnight. Over 40 civilians were injured with emergency crews rushing to put out intense fires and rescue those trapped in collapsed buildings. The president shared a video of the strikes on X alongside the caption: "Russia is striking residential areas precisely when Ukrainians are at home, when they are putting their children to bed. "Only fiends could give such orders and carry them out. "While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, costing lives." The latest attacks came just hours after Donald Trump's US announced it will no longer act as the mediator to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. They said the decision has been made after Putin refused to accept a full ceasefire and instead offered a short three-day truce. The State Department said the country is changing 'the methodology of how we contribute' to the talks and will no longer 'fly around the world at the drop of a hat' for meetings. The shift comes just two days after the US and Ukraine signed a historic minerals deal - in what appeared to be final push by Washington to broker a peace plan. Trump is said to be growing "increasingly frustrated" with both Putin and Zelensky in his attempts to bring the Ukraine war to a close. The president, who appeared to be cosying up with Putin since taking over the White House in January, ordered Putin to "sit down and sign a deal". He said he was both "surprised and very disappointed" that mad Vlad continued to bomb Ukraine, despite the dictator engaging in crunch talks with US peace envoy Steve Witkoff. The Black Sea battle WEAVING and gliding unseen and unheard through dark waters, Ukraine's naval drones have become Russia's greatest menace in the Black Sea. Without any real functioning navy of its own, Ukraine has managed to wipe out a third of Russia's once fearsome Black Sea Fleet - including a submarine - and the rest appears to be on the run. Kyiv's specially-designed marine drones heavily laden with explosives have been blasting Russian targets, blowing up to £100million vessels out the water and even attacking Putin's prized bridge to Crimea. Remotely piloted using GPS and cameras, the lethal semi-submersibles are guided towards their targets and detonate on impact. And almost every major hit has been perfectly captured on PoV footage onboard, serving up repeated humiliations for the Kremlin. An SBU general, whose call sign is 'Hunter', told The Sun how marine drones have helped turn the tides of the Black Sea battle in Ukraine's favour. He said: "At the start of the full-scale invasion, control over the Black Sea gave Russia significant advantages, including a fire control over the Ukrainian coast and the ability to blockade our trade routes. "That's why President of Ukraine Voloydmyr Zelensky set us a task - end Russia's dominance in the Black Sea." The general added: "Unmanned surface vehicles have changed the course of naval warfare." 6 Firefighters extinguish a blaze after a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv Credit: Getty 6 A burnt-out car sits on the road after a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv Credit: Getty
