Ukraine has targeted two Russian radar sites in occupied Crimea with an unmanned naval platform carrying first-person view (FPV) drones.
A MAGURA drone boat enabled Ukrainian forces to target Russian tactical assets, including a control module of the Podlyot radar complex and a recognition system linked to the Parol-4 radar interrogator.
The operation was carried out in July by a special unit of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Group 13, which has previously claimed responsibility for destroying more than nine Russian ships, three helicopters, and two fighter aircraft in the Black Sea.
“Now, our MAGURAs threaten the Russian occupiers and on land — this is a radical shift in the fight to another level,” a Group 13 commander with the callsign Trinity said.
“In general, our operations during the war with the Russian aggressor confirm that the occupiers will have no place in the sea or in the sky over the Black Sea, nor on the Crimean land. Crimea is Ukraine.”
A Multi-Mission Naval Platform
Short for Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus, MAGURA is a multi-role unmanned surface vessel developed in Ukraine.
The platform’s V5 variant is designed for multiple mission profiles, including surveillance, reconnaissance, mine warfare, and naval security operations.
Developer Spets Techno Export said the MAGURA family uses advanced design features, including a hydrodynamic hull intended to improve maneuverability.
The vessel can reportedly be launched from remote locations, providing Ukrainian naval forces with a flexible platform capable of carrying out missions while reducing risks to personnel in contested environments.
