First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Ukraine

World / International

First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea

The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has occurred in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian Navy reported that one of its naval drones sank a Russian vessel. This event marks a significant milestone in the use of drone technology in the ongoing conflict.

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