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Ukraine says it sunk the Russian border guard patrol ship Izumrud near Novorossiysk with a Sargan-3000 sea drone; the vessel took part in the 2018 Kerch Strait attack and reportedly left crew casualties. Kyiv framed the strike as revenge amid a broader campaign that includes attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and a UN update showing rising civilian casualties in June 2026.
The U.S. military rescued two Army soldiers after an AH-64 Apache crashed into the sea near the Strait of Hormuz, using an unmanned surface drone—the first water-rescue by a U.S. drone. Both pilots are in stable condition and the incident is under investigation.
Ukraine has unveiled an upgraded sea drone called 'Sea Baby' capable of operating anywhere in the Black Sea, carrying heavier weapons, and utilizing AI for targeting, marking a significant advancement in asymmetric naval warfare and impacting Russian naval operations.
Ukraine has unveiled an upgraded sea drone called 'Sea Baby' capable of operating anywhere in the Black Sea, carrying heavier weapons, and using AI for targeting, marking a significant advancement in asymmetric naval warfare and impacting Russian naval operations.
Ukraine has unveiled a new sea drone designed to attack ships in Russia's Black Sea Fleet. The remotely controlled drone is packed with explosives and can hit targets up to 500 miles away. It has been successful in limiting the Russian Navy's movements and was used to strike the Kerch Bridge, a key supply route between Russia and Crimea. The developer claims that the drone's speed and advanced capabilities make it superior to Russia's equipment, which is from the 20th century. The exact number of drones produced by Ukraine remains undisclosed.