Ukrainian USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) attack on ships of the Black Sea Fleet Lessons learned
Journal: Scientific Bulletin of Naval Academy
Year: 2023

The USVs attack on the Russian Black Sea Fleet naval base in Sevastopol opened a new chapter in warfare at sea through the appearance of a new weapon and the consequences of this attack on the conduct of the war in Ukraine. A primary analysis of the attack and the weapon, as well as its consequences at the tactical, operative and strategic level provides us with the first lessons regarding the new way of fighting at sea.