Ukraine's Security Service disclosed drone operations in the Crimean Bridge attack
The Security Service of Ukraine explained how they operated drones during the attack on the Crimean Bridge (photo: GettyImages)
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) disclosed details on how the Crimean Bridge was attacked using maritime drones called SeaBaby. The special service operated these devices from a distance of over 900 km, according to the film Crimean Bridge at Stake. SBU broadcasted on the 1+1 TV channel.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) utilized personal connections to operate the maritime drones SeaBaby. Volunteers assisted in establishing communication on the unmanned devices. The team controlling the drones during the bridge attack was based in Kyiv, with a distance to the bridge exceeding 900 kilometers.
The agency exclusively relied on its own resources to develop the maritime drone. According to Vasily Malyuk, the head of the SBU, Western partners have also shown interest in the technology behind SeaBaby.
"They tell us that they are learning from us; that's what makes us the top partners in the Western world. Our team is making it work, and it's a creative approach from the Security Service and everyone who joined in. We use exclusively our own resources, and we have created this product," said Vasily Malyuk, the head of the SBU.
Ukraine's attacks on the Crimean Bridge
The Crimean Bridge, built by Russians in the occupied Crimea, has been attacked at least twice.
In the morning of October 8, 2022, a truck with explosives exploded on the Crimean Bridge. As a result, two vehicle spans collapsed, and a fire broke out. Traffic on the bridge was halted. The head of the SBU confirmed that it was a special operation by the security service.
In July 2023, another attack occurred on the Crimean Bridge, resulting in the destruction of two spans. The SBU confirmed its involvement in this attack and reported that it was carried out using maritime drones, specifically Sea Baby drones.
