![[VIDEO] Ukrainian MAGURA V5 Drone Hit Russian Speedboat in Crimea, Intel Sources Say](https://static.kyivpost.com/storage/2024/05/06/a21f2631e30ae12219e2c47085066d58.jpg?w=420&q=75&f=webp)
In the early morning of May 6, special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR) hit a Russian army speedboat in temporarily occupied Crimea, Kyiv Post sources in the special services have said.
“This is a successful special operation of the HUR,” our source revealed.
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The source clarified that the extent of damage to the boat is currently being established, but that the boat was most likely destroyed and then sank.
A Ukrainian-made Magura V5 marine drone was reportedly used in the attack, which took place in the area of Vuzka Bay (Chornomorske district).
At the entrance to Sevastopol Bay, the Russian military has been busy installing additional barges for protection against Ukrainian maritime drones, as reported by the Crimean Wind monitoring group, citing satellite imagery.
Two months ago, Kyiv Post reported that Ukrainian MAGURA V5 drones hit the Russian ship “Sergei Kotov.”
On the night of March 5, the HUR successfully conducted a special operation to destroy the Russian patrol ship Sergei Kotov near the Kerch Strait. The ship suffered damage to the stern, starboard and port sides.
What is the MAGURA V5
The MAGURA V5, an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed in Ukraine, is capable of a variety of maritime operations, including surveillance, reconnaissance, patrol and combat missions.
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Thanks to its hydrodynamic hull and maneuverability, the V5 demonstrates quasi-invisibility capabilities.
The USV is 5.5 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, has a cruising speed of 40.7 kilometers per hour, a maximum speed of 77.8 kilometers per hour, and a range of about 833 kilometers.
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Comments (2)
It's a shame a higher value target's position was not currently known before the drone was sent in. It seemed to be searching, however it looked like pretty slim pickings as far as larger targets go.
As it came under fire it took out the best it could find. Hopefully the target was of greater value than the drone, but regardless at least it found something of value to detonate against. A worse fate would have been for the drone to have been disabled in a state the russian invaders could reverse engineer it.
What was fascinating was the sea drones predator like search, danger area avoidance (floodlights) and a logical target conclusion given the growing risk once spotted. Reminds me of how a wolf sizes up and assesses opportunities. If these sea drones are AI assisted that is a big leap leap forward in naval technology
Use air drones to take GPS hammers and air defense systems plus radars ...
Make laws available that encourage Russian conscripts , especially if taken against their will , to detect and seek asylum anywhere in the world outside Russia ... Save lives and weaken the army on the other side in any ways possible ...God is all benevolent , compassionate and omnipotent and May God bring peace and prosperity...
Take out electronic jamming devices and air defense systems plus radars to render your activities more effective and efficient ...
Drones plus artilleries like Bohdana can make a difference opening the way up for precision glide bombs and tactical precision missiles or Ukrainian made Neptune missiles to accurately do their jobs assigned ...