Ukraine Uncovers Russia’s Secret Fleet of Unmanned Sea Vessels — UNITED24 Media

Ukraine Uncovers Russia’s Secret Fleet of Unmanned Sea Vessels Aug 25, 2026 19:33 Updated Aug 26, 2026 09:41 3 min read Prefer U24 Media on Google Authors Katherina Popilnichenko News Writer The Russian corvette “Sobrasitelny,” with the call sign 531, is sailing near the oil tanker “Kira K” in the Baltic Sea. (Source: Getty Images)

Ukrainian defense intelligence has released details on Russia’s uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on its official website on August 18. The update revealed platforms capable of carrying up to 1 metric ton of payload.These maritime drones can operate at ranges reaching 500 kilometers and attain speeds of up to 55 knots.

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