Footage: Ukrainians dodge machine gun fire and sink Russian navy ships one by one

Ukrainian maritime operations have transitioned toward a drone-centric model of naval warfare, characterized by direct engagements between unmanned surface vessels and conventional naval assets. These operations involve the systematic suppression of patrol craft and the neutralization of specialized defensive systems within the Kerch Strait and near Sevastopol. The operational range of these systems now extends to Novorossiysk, targeting logistics and the shadow fleet to disrupt maritime supply chains. The integration of offensive weaponry, such as machine guns, onto autonomous platforms allows for sustained firefights and improved survivability against surface and aerial threats. This evolution signifies a move from one-way kinetic strikes to complex, multi-stage maritime denial operations.

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