Ukraine claims first naval drone-on-drone battle win
Ukraine says its Sargan 3000 sea drone sank a Russian unmanned boat in what it’s calling the first recorded drone-versus-drone boat battle. Video from Ukraine’s navy shows the Sargan 3000 firing its 12.7mm automatic turret at the Russian craft in the Black Sea. Russia hasn’t confirmed the loss, and Ukraine hasn’t given a time or location. Independent verification is still missing.
- Ukraine released video of its drone firing at Russian boat
- Sargan 3000 used a remote-controlled 12.7mm turret
- Ukraine says this was the first naval drone-on-drone kill
- Russia hasn’t acknowledged its vessel was sunk
- The Sargan 3000 debuted for Ukraine’s navy in April 2026
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