Russia uses Murena-300 unmanned ship to attack Ukraine

In the latest move, Russia is said to have used the Murena-300 unmanned sea vessel in an attack on Ukraine's Odessa region.

During the attack on the coastal city of Pivdenne in Ukraine's Odessa region, Russian forces may have used the Murena-300 unmanned surface ship. Photo: @ USNI News - US Naval Institute.

The Murena-300 is a remote-controlled kamikaze vessel whose prototype was first unveiled in August 2024. Photo: @Naval News.

According to the developer, the Murena-300 is designed to protect Russian Navy facilities, conduct mining or mine clearance operations, patrol bases by providing real-time video , reconnaissance of surface and coastal targets, and provide fire support for operations at sea. Photo: @Naval News.

The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Agency confirmed the involvement of this unmanned vessel, which has never been seen in previous Russian offensive strategies. Photo: @Naval News.

"It is highly likely that Russia has completed the mass development of this type of unmanned attack craft, which could pose a serious threat to civilians in Ukrainian coastal settlements," the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Agency wrote. Photo: @ USNI News - US Naval Institute.

According to the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Agency, the Murena-300 has the following specifications: Dimensions (length/width) – 5.5 m/1.4 m; hull material made of composite; cruising speed – 45 knots; maximum range – 500 km. Photo: @Naval News.

The Murena-300 ship has an integrated satellite communication channel, inertial navigation system; payload up to 500 kg; camera with 40x optical zoom, infrared camera, thermal camera,...Photo: @Naval News.

The Russian military attempted to use a naval drone to attack the city of Pivdenne in the Odessa region of southern Ukraine, but the attack failed, the head of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Service, Kyrylo Budanov, said. Photo: @ USNI News - US Naval Institute.

According to Mr. Kyrylo Budanov, the Russian military used the Murena-300 unmanned ship model at sea to attack but failed to achieve its goal. Photo: @ USNI News - US Naval Institute.

"The Murena-300 drone exploded when it approached our territorial waters, while it was heading towards the city of Pivdenne and searching for targets there," Budanov said. Photo: @ USNI News - US Naval Institute.

It is known that in December 2023, British intelligence reported that Russia's defense industry is trying to close the gap with Ukraine in the development of naval drones. Photo: @ USNI News - US Naval Institute.

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