Black Sea Blitzkrieg: Drones Expose Russian Weakness in Crimea
For anyone who’s seen combat, the writing on the wall is often spelled out in shrapnel and smoke. What’s happening in Crimea isn’t subtle. These aren’t grand fleet engagements of yesteryear; this is a new kind of naval scrap, fought in pixels and controlled remotely, and Russia is getting a bloody nose. We’re talking about drones – sea and air – turning the Black Sea into a contested zone, and the videos coming out paint a clear picture: Moscow’s grip on Crimea is slipping, and their much-vaunted military is looking increasingly porous. Forget carrier groups and battleship broadsides. This is the age of the drone swarm, and Crimea is proving ground zero for Russia’s maritime miscalculations. These aren’t just pinprick attacks; they’re systematic dismantling of Russian naval power projection in the Black Sea.
Key Takeaways from the Drone War in Crimea
Donuzlav Base Decimation: Satellite imagery confirms a significant Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Lake Donuzlav naval base. This wasn’t just a lucky hit. Reports detail strikes crippling the headquarters, control center, ammo depots, and even electrical infrastructure. The message is clear: nowhere in Crimea is truly safe for Russian assets, even supposedly fortified bases. Their exercises to "protect" the lake turned into a live-fire demonstration of their own vulnerabilities.
Sevastopol Under Siege (Again): Footage from late 2022 shows drone boat attacks targeting Russian ships in Sevastopol. This isn’t new, but it’s a recurring theme. Sevastopol is the historical heart of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, yet it’s repeatedly exposed to these attacks. The psychological impact of striking a fleet’s home port can’t be overstated. It breeds doubt and forces resource diversion to defense.
Magura V5: A Maritime Predator: The Magura V5 marine drone is making a name for itself. Videos boast of its effectiveness in destroying Russian speedboats like the Mangust. These aren’t slow, lumbering targets. Mangust-class patrol boats are fast and armed. The fact that Magura V5 drones are taking them out highlights a critical capability gap for the Russians in countering these unmanned surface vessels. We’re talking about a relatively inexpensive drone system punching well above its weight class against multi-million dollar assets.
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Air Defense Failures: Multiple reports and video titles point to Russian air defenses failing to intercept incoming drones. One title specifically mentions drones carrying explosives getting through. Air defense is a cornerstone of modern military doctrine. Repeated failures in Crimea suggest systemic weaknesses, either in technology, deployment, or operational procedures. Whatever the reason, it’s a glaring vulnerability being exploited.
Crimean Bridge – A Constant Target: The Crimean Bridge, Putin’s pet project and a key logistical artery, is repeatedly mentioned as a drone target. While Russia claims to have thwarted attacks, the very fact they are sinking ferries to protect it speaks volumes. It’s a tacit admission of the bridge’s vulnerability and the persistent Ukrainian pressure to sever this crucial link. This isn’t just about military hardware; it’s about disrupting supply lines and undermining Russia’s ability to sustain its occupation.
The Drone Swarm Effect: Erosion by a Thousand Cuts
What we’re seeing in Crimea isn’t one decisive battle, but a campaign of attrition. Ukrainian drone operations are less about outright conquest right now and more about making Crimea a liability for Russia. Each successful drone strike, each destroyed vessel, each air defense failure chips away at Russian confidence and capability. It forces them to expend resources defending against an asymmetric threat they seem ill-equipped to handle. This isn’t a conventional naval war, and Russia is fighting the last war while Ukraine is innovating in real-time. The Black Sea is becoming a testing ground for a new kind of warfare, and the initial results are not in Russia’s favor. This drone blitz is turning Crimea into a strategic albatross around Russia’s neck, diverting resources and exposing vulnerabilities they can ill afford.
Watch the Drone War Unfold
The videos linked on this page offer a raw, unfiltered look at this evolving conflict. Don’t just take my word for it. See the strikes, analyze the damage, and understand the implications for yourself. The drone war in Crimea is a critical front in this conflict, and it’s a story that’s still being written in fire and steel – or in this case, carbon fiber and explosives. Scroll down and witness the Black Sea drone blitz for yourself.
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Satellite images of Ukrainian drones striking Russian base on Crimea’s Lake Donuzlav is releasedKanal1343,997 views | 925 | July 20 2024 13:16:42 (22 comments)[ Read more … ]
#Kanal13 #likekanal13 #subscribekanal13 #warinukraine https://www.youtube.com/user/kanal13az?sub_confirmation=1 – SUBSCRIBE TO US! Satellite images of the aftermath of the July 18 drone attack on a military base on the territory of Lake Donuzlav in Crimea has been released. As can be seen from the footage circulated on Telegram app, one of the targets during the naval and air drone attack was the boats in the area. Naval and air drones hit a Russian coastguard base on Lake Donuzlav during the attack, Ukrinform reported with reference to a law enforcement source. “The Russian occupation naval forces conducted exercises to protect the waters of Lake Donuzlav in Crimea. Thanks to the drones, these exercises were a failure, as the Russians were unable to defend even their base, not to mention the lake area,” the source said. As a result of a combined attack by sea and air drones on the Russian coast guard base, the following were hit and disabled: the headquarters with the control centre; an ammunition and equipment depot; an electrical substation; technical facilities; and enemy firing positions. “This is yet another reminder to the enemy that Ukrainian Crimea is turning into a trap for Russians, where they will be systematically destroyed. Because, as Security Service of Ukraine Head Vasyl Maliuk said, “death is the only prospect we can offer the occupiers,” the informed source said. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was conducting exercises around Lake Donuzlav night when it came under attack by Ukrainian drones, a law enforcement source told. Lake Donuzlav lies northwest of the Crimean city of Yevpatoriya, on the western edge of the annexed peninsula. Moscow has controlled Crimea since 2014, and Kyiv has vowed to reclaim the peninsula. http://youtube.com/kanal13az/join – click here and support Kanal13 monthly for distributing more videos and independent journalism
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Footage appears to show drone boat attack on Russian ships in CrimeaGuardian News753,083 views | 2,470 | October 30 2022 18:59:01 (611 comments)[ Read more … ]
Footage appears to show a drone boat attack on Russian ships in the Crimean port of Sevastopol. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub
Russia said it will pull out of a UN-brokered grain export deal after an alleged attack by Ukrainian airborne and seaborne drones on its Black Sea naval base of Sevastopol in the early hours of Saturday. Ukraine has not admitted any involvement, as it rarely does with claims made by the Russian authorities.
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🔥 Magura V5 marine DRONE HITS Russian speedboat in Crimea #shortsEspreso.Global4,052 views | 62 | May 7 2024 10:32:38 (1 comments)[ Read more … ]
On May 6, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, “Group 13,” deployed the Magura V5 marine drone to destroy a Russian high-speed patrol boat, the Mangust in Uzkaya Bay, Crimea. The occupiers tried to attack the drone, but failed. Two landing ships were destroyed in the same bay last year. These boats, used by Russian fleets and special services, are versatile vessels for patrolling, counter-diversion, and search and rescue missions. Produced since 2000, a Mangust costs about $3 million, measuring up to 20 meters long and 5 meters wide, with a top speed of 50 knots. Equipped with a 14.5 mm machine gun, two AGS-17 grenade launchers, a DP-64 anti-diversion grenade launcher, and two MANPADS, these boats pose a threat. The Magura V5 drones have previously neutralized Russian ships like Cezar Kunikov, Ivanets, Sergey Kotov, Akula, and Serna, and damaged Ivan Khurs. #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #russia #ukrainianarmy #crimea #drone #marine #ship #boat #vessel #russian #fleet #blacksea #speed #ukrainewarnewslatest #gun #warinukraine #warzone #magura #costly #viral #youtubeshorts #shortvideo #short #nonstop #supportukraine #fight #armukrainenow #speedboat #navy
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Ukraine war, Russian air defences in Crimea fail to intercept a Incoming drone carrying explosivesLandaz36,653 views | 325 | January 5 2023 09:13:07 (7 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow and Crimea drone attacks “thwarted” | Twinentprofintip2,786 views | 27 | July 31 2023 09:30:13 (2 comments)[ Read more … ]
Four African leaders attended Russia’s Navy Day in St. Petersburg. Russian missile strikes overnight in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia killed people. The Russian defence ministry condemned an “attempted terrorist attack” by intercepting three Ukrainian drones over Moscow.
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Russia says Ukraine sea drones destroyed in failed attack on Crimea bridgeThe Spokesperson 7 views | 0 | September 2 2023 13:23:50 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
One naval drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday morning, Russia’s defence ministry says.One naval drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday morning, Russia’s defence ministry said in separate posts on the Telegram messaging app.The drone boat was “spotted and destroyed in time off the Black Sea coast”, it said.The Kyiv Independent reported recently that Russia was in the process of sinking ferries in the Kerch Strait to protect the Crimean bridge from attacks.“One ferry has already been sunk and Russia plans to sink at least six in total,” the newspaper said.ukraine, attack, destroyed, naval, drone, ministry, russian, russia, bridge, russias, crimean, kyiv, failed, crimea, drones, sea, #ukraine, #attack, #destroyed, #naval, #drone, #ministry, #russian, #russia, #bridge, #russias, #crimean, #kyiv, #failed, #crimea, #drones, #sea, #trending , #youtube , #thespokesperson ,
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