Ukraine's drones push Russia to desperate net defenses over nuclear subs
Russian submarine (Photo: Russian media)
The Russian fleet is so terrified of Ukrainian drone attacks that they are now even stretching anti‑drone nets over submarines of the Pacific Fleet. Satellite images clearly show that this is how the Russians are trying to protect their nuclear submarines from a repeat of Operation Spiderweb, reports Naval News.
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Recent satellite images from Vantor show that the Russian navy has deployed counter‑drone systems over Borei‑class submarines (NATO reporting name: Dolgoruky) moored in Rybachiy.
The submarine is capable of carrying 16 RSM‑56 Bulava submarine‑launched ballistic missiles (NATO designation: SS‑N‑30).
Located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Rybachiy serves as one of the strategic naval bases of Russia’s Pacific Fleet and lies approximately 7,400 km east of Ukraine.
Similar metal anti‑drone nets have been spotted over submarines of the Black Sea Fleet, as well as over submarines of the Baltic and Northern Fleets (based on the coast of the Barents Sea). They can even be seen on Russian surface warships, including those operating in the Black Sea.
Photo: Russian nuclear submarines with anti‑drone nets (Vantor)
Usually, these nets are placed above the submarine’s sail, protecting the hatch that leads directly to the control room. But the net visible in the satellite images covers the entire submarine.
What fresh targets in Russia have been hit by Ukrainian drones?
Over the past few days, Ukrainian defenders have attacked the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in the settlement of Volna, Krasnodar region. A fire broke out at the facility.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces also carried out a large‑scale attack on strategic targets in Russia and occupied territories. An oil refinery in Yaroslavl, fuel depots, and air defense systems were among the targets hit.
