Ukraine reported that a Russian submarine was damaged or destroyed in an attack at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, an incident that Ukrainian officials say involved the use of an underwater unmanned naval vehicle, potentially marking its first operational use in combat.
According to Ukrainian statements, the submarine had previously been used to launch cruise missile attacks on Ukrainian territory. Russian authorities have not publicly confirmed the extent of the damage, and independent verification of the claims remains limited.
If confirmed, the incident would represent a notable development in modern naval warfare, highlighting the expanding role of unmanned maritime systems in contested environments. Analysts note that the increasing use of such platforms could have implications for port security, undersea defense measures, and the protection of high-value naval assets.
