Ukraine's Use of USVs to Sink Russian Warship in Crimea Sparks International Tensions

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence revealed the successful use of six MAGURA V5 unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to sink a Russian missile corvette in a special operation, marking a significant development in unmanned surface vessel deployment. The USVs achieved six direct hits on the ship's hull, causing it to sink. Ukraine's limited naval capabilities have led to the strategic use of maritime suicide drones to counterbalance Russia's influence in the Black Sea, resulting in the destruction or damage of at least 17 vessels within Russia's Black Sea Fleet. The MAGURA V5 USV, with multifunctional capabilities, was publicly introduced in 2023 and has been employed in previous attacks on Russian naval assets.