Russia’s “Revolutionary” Sea Drone Looks a Lot Like Ukraine’s—Now With Extra Boom

Russia’s “Revolutionary” Sea Drone Looks a Lot Like Ukraine’s—Now With Extra Boom

During the “July Storm” naval exercises in the Baltic Sea, Russia showcased a new unmanned surface vehicle that appears to mirror Ukraine’s combat-tested sea drones—complete with a dramatic explosion for the cameras. In footage released by Russia’s Ministry of Defense, a small drone boat speeds toward a stationary maritime target and detonates on impact. The setup mimics a ship strike, but the conditions—calm seas, immobile target, no defenses—s…