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Ukraine Says Underwater Drones Hit Submarine, but Moscow Denies Damage

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What Happened?

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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) reported that its **“Sub Sea Baby” underwater drones struck a **Russian Kilo-class submarine docked in the Novorossiysk naval base on Dec. 15, claiming the strike caused critical damage and put the vessel out of action.

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Kyiv called the operation a historic first underwater drone attack on a submarine, releasing footage showing a powerful explosion near the stern.

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Why It Matters?

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New Maritime Warfare Tactic: If true, the use of underwater drones to hit a submarine inside a protected port marks a significant evolution in naval combat, especially where traditional naval forces are limited.

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Black Sea Fleet Impact: Russia’s Black Sea submarine force is already stretched thin; even sidelining one vessel could affect Moscow’s strike capabilities with long-range missiles.