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Ukraine's Sea Drones Strike Back: A New Twist in the Conflict

UkraineSun May 04 2025
Ukraine has added a new weapon to its arsenal in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Sea drones have been used to take down not one, but two Russian fighter jets. This marks a significant development in the war, as it's the first time such drones have been used in this way. The first strike happened near the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk. A Russian Su-30 fighter jet was shot down using a naval drone. This news was confirmed by Ukraine’s military intelligence. Later, it was revealed that two Russian jets were actually downed in the operation. President Volodymyr Zelensky also confirmed the destruction of another Russian aircraft within 24 hours, following a strike on an airfield in occupied Crimea. While Ukraine is making strides on the battlefield, the conflict is far from over. Russia launched another mass drone attack on Kyiv. Two children were among the 11 people injured. Homes and cars were set on fire, and buildings were damaged by falling debris. The air-raid sirens sounded for nearly an hour across the capital and eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's air force reported that they shot down 69 of the 165 drones launched by Russia. This shows that while Ukraine is facing challenges, they are also finding ways to defend themselves. Despite the ongoing attacks, President Zelensky has proposed a full 30-day ceasefire. He hopes that this will allow both countries to work out the next steps towards peace. The use of sea drones in this conflict raises important questions. How will this technology change the way wars are fought in the future? Will other countries start using similar tactics? These are questions that experts and policymakers will need to consider as the conflict continues to evolve. It's also important to think about the human impact of this war. The injuries and damage caused by the drone attacks serve as a reminder of the real-world consequences of conflict. As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, it's crucial to remember the people who are affected by these events.

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    Will the next generation of sea drones be equipped with 'autocorrect' to avoid friendly fire incidents?
    How does the Ukrainian military differentiate between successful and failed drone strikes?
    Could the video of the sea drone strike be staged to boost morale and international support?

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