Russia mounts successful defense against Ukraine’s naval drones
Russia has built a multi-layered defense system that is hindering Ukraine’s use of naval drones, Ukrainian Navy Commander Oleksiy Neizhpapa said in an interview with RFE/RL on April 7.
“In the past, we could easily enter Sevastopol Bay with our drones,” said Neizhpapa.
“Now it’s not so simple because the enemy has established a tiered defense system. It starts with a layered detection network—with long-, medium- and short-range zones designed to pick up our unmanned systems, followed by a protocol for their destruction.”He added that to overcome these defenses, the Ukrainian military must adopt a range of measures, including technical solutions.
Neizhpapa emphasized that Ukrainian defenders need to act flexibly, intelligently and stay ahead of the enemy in technological advancements. He noted that modern sea drones should be equipped with various weapons and adaptable systems to boost their effectiveness.