Ukraine successfully carried out an underwater drone strike on a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk, causing critical damage and knocking it out of operation, according to the Security Service of Ukraine. The attack, using Sea Baby drones, marks the first of its kind and targeted a submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missile launchers. The operation comes amidst ongoing diplomatic talks and heightened naval clashes between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine aiming to demonstrate its ability to inflict significant damage on its adversary. The Ukrainian navy sees the successful strike as a pivotal moment in the naval warfare between the two countries, with the damaged submarine posing challenges for Russia in terms of repair and vulnerability to future attacks.
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