Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1662: Ukraine’s uncrewed boats win the first all-drone naval battle
Elsewhere, occupied Oleshky marked its 942nd birthday under a Russian blockade so tight that residents say they're reduced to eating roadside grass.
On day 1662 of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine's uncrewed boats achieved a historic milestone by winning the first ever naval battle fought entirely by drones. The Ukrainian forces spotted and sank a Russian naval drone in the Black Sea, showcasing their proficiency in drone warfare. This victory came amid a series of Russian closures of its airports, which reached a peak of 993 instances in August, marking the worst month for civil aviation since the war began.
These closures were triggered by Russia's emergency protocol whenever a drone approached. Ukraine's recent reclamation of 240 square kilometers of territory north of Lyman, which went unnoticed for three months, demonstrates their relentless territorial gains. Meanwhile, Russian intelligence and technology continue to evolve, with their new drones expected to carry 20-element anti-jam antennas to counter Ukraine's jamming efforts.
The ongoing conflict also highlights the human toll, as evidenced by the hunger crisis in Oleshky, a town in Ukraine's Kherson Oblast, where people are forced to eat roadside grass due to the Russian blockade.
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