The Ukrainian Navy says its unmanned surface vessel “Sargan 3000” destroyed a Russian USV in the Black Sea, marking the first time one drone boat has destroyed another. The Navy cited detection by the GUR and released an 81-second onboard video showing the engagement.
WHO:Ukrainian Navy; Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR)
WHAT:Ukraine claimed its “Sargan 3000” unmanned boat equipped with a Protector 12.7 mm RWS destroyed a Russian unmanned surface vessel in a machine-gun engagement between unmanned boats.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET
WHERE:Black Sea
WHY:Part of ongoing military operations.
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