Ukraine innovation at sea: Sinking Russian ships without a fleet
Ukraine, despite lacking its fleet, has managed to sink one-third of the Russian ships in the Black Sea. During a special event organized on February 21 by the Kyiv Security Forum, General David Petraeus, the former CIA director highlighted that this achievement is evidence of innovation in Ukrainian military technologies, some of which are not used anywhere else in the world.
At the Security Forum in Kyiv, attended by representatives from NATO and the EU expressing support for Kyiv, Petraeus noted that Ukraine is transforming the way war is conducted and is developing technologies not seen elsewhere globally. Examples include sea-based drones attacking Russian ships and aerial drones reaching targets over 1,200 miles, reports Defence Romania.
Ukraine focuses on development
"What Ukraine has done to overcome the realities of being heavily outnumbered, heavily outgunned is again fussily impressive. This transformation of how war is being formed against led by Ukraine. By the way, the russians are inraines well. They are very good at electronic warfare, jamming, air defense and all the rest... But Ukraine continues to develop very cutting age technologies that literally are not employed anywhere else in the world, and this is the future of warfares are mantioned," said Petraeus.
Petraeus emphasized that economic sanctions against Russia are beginning to take effect, and Ukraine continues its development toward drone technologies. The American general also mentioned that Russia is struggling with military equipment shortages, which forces it to rely on support from North Korea.
"They don’t even use them near the front because they are getting knocked so quickly by Ukrainian drones and anti-armor systems. And so they are literally fighting infantry soldiers advancing a block or two in a day. Now that is not really sureing I wish they would even achieving that kind of progress on a daily bases. But, at the end of the day, what Ukraine has done in these circumstances is nothing short of miracles," stressed Petraeus.
It is worth remembering that various artillery systems, such as 6.7-inch self-propelled guns and 9.4-inch multiple rocket launchers, are among the equipment provided. These powerful artillery systems allow for precise long-range strikes, increasing the Russian army's offensive capabilities. Moreover, North Korea has delivered over 100 KN-23/24 type short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. These missiles can carry various warheads and have a range that allows them to strike deep behind enemy lines.
It should also be noted that North Korean long-range Bulsae-4 self-propelled rocket systems have appeared on the front. Additionally, emerging reports suggest that North Korea has begun fulfilling a large military order for Russia, including hundreds of thousands of 4.8-inch and 6-inch artillery shells and hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles. Such ammunition support aims to replenish Russian supplies and sustain the intensity of combat operations.
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