GoKawiilUkraine's Sargan 3000 drone boat sinks Russian MBeK in first sea-drone duel
Ukraine's Navy says its Sargan 3000 unmanned surface vessel destroyed a Russian MBeK drone boat in the Black Sea, using a 12.7mm remote-controlled turret to sink the enemy craft after it was spotted by military intelligence. Footage released on the Navy's Telegram channel shows the exchange of fire and the Russian vessel sinking nose-first.
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This marks an escalation in naval warfare where autonomous surface vessels now engage each other directly rather than just targeting crewed ships, signaling a new phase of robotic combat at sea. The Sargan 3000's growing combat record, including a prior sinking of a Russian FSB patrol ship, suggests Ukraine is refining a versatile drone platform that can be adapted for different weapons and missions.
- Ukraine's Navy reports the first documented drone-versus-drone naval battle, with its Sargan 3000 sinking a Russian MBeK.
- The Sargan 3000 used a 12.7mm automatic turret and was aided by intelligence detection and aerial drone footage.
- The same USV type previously sank a Russian FSB border patrol ship, showing its multi-role combat versatility.
Source: tomshardware.com — Mark Tyson, 2026-09-13
Published there as: “Ukraine triumphs in 'first-ever' drone-vs-drone boat battle — video shows Russian MBeK destroyed by Sargan 3000's 12.7mm automatic turret”
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