First-ever naval drone battle reported in Black Sea
Ukrainian naval forces engaged in what is described as the first-ever all-drone naval battle in the Black Sea on September 13, 2026. A Ukrainian Sargan uncrewed surface vessel (USV) successfully destroyed a Russian USV, marking a tactical evolution in maritime warfare within the conflict.
Date: September 13, 2026
Location: Black Sea, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Militarnyi