Russian attempt to attack Ukraine's coast with uncrewed surface vessels ends in failure

On the morning of 23 June, Russian forces attempted to attack Ukraine's coast using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). They were detected in advance and destroyed.

Source: Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to the Ukrainian defence minister and radio technology expert

Details: The attack took place at about 04:00. A group of USVs was destroyed in the Black Sea thanks to the coordinated work of several units of Ukraine's defence forces.

Quote: "As I said earlier, Starlink had been installed on the destroyed USVs, because the enemy has no other long-range control systems."

Background:

• Following the unauthorised use of Starlink satellite communication terminals by Russian forces on strike UAVs, Ukraine, working with SpaceX, introduced terminal verification on 2 February. Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that Russian forces' Starlink terminals were completely blocked. On the morning of 5 February, Serhii Beskrestnov said the Russians were facing a catastrophe on the front line due to communication issues.
• It was reported earlier that Russia has presented its new Kama uncrewed surface vessels, which can cover distances of up to 700 km and carry loads of up to 600 kg.

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