The apparent sinking of the Russian missile corvette Ivanovets by a swarm of Ukrainian surface drones has suggested to some that (again) the traditional surface warship is obsolete.
Dramatic, detailed video of the attack from the Ukrainian suicide drones suggests the Russian ship was hopelessly outmaneuvered by the drones, offered little resistance and was quickly dispatched, with the end of the video showing the sinking ship’s bow projecting about the water as she sinks.
No doubt, it was a solid victory for Ukrainian forces. That said, when the engagement is analyzed, it’s a lot more about Russian failures rather than uncrewed drone success.
Center for Maritime Strategy
Dr. Steven Wills
External Source: Defense Opinion
The apparent sinking of the Russian missile corvette Ivanovets by a swarm of Ukrainian surface drones has suggested to some that (again) the traditional surface warship is obsolete.
Dramatic, detailed video of the attack from the Ukrainian suicide drones suggests the Russian ship was hopelessly outmaneuvered by the drones, offered little resistance and was quickly dispatched, with the end of the video showing the sinking ship’s bow projecting about the water as she sinks.
No doubt, it was a solid victory for Ukrainian forces. That said, when the engagement is analyzed, it’s a lot more about Russian failures rather than uncrewed drone success.
The full article is available at Defense Opinion
Dr. Steven Wills, Navalist