{
  "id": 7093121,
  "title": "Ukraine triumphs in 'first-ever' drone-vs-drone boat battle — video shows Russian MBeK destroyed by Sargan 3000's 12.7mm automatic turret",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/ukraine-triumphs-in-first-ever-drone-vs-drone-boat-battle-video-shows",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/ukraines-sargan-3000-triumphs-in-first-ever-drone-vs-drone-boat-battle-video-shows-russian-mbek-destroyed-by-its-foes-12-7mm-automatic-turret"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's Navy has claimed victory in what it calls \"the first-ever battle of unmanned naval boats.\" The Ukrainian Sargan 3000 sea drone was seen destroying a Russian MBeK in the Black Sea in a video posted by the official UA Navy Telegram channel. The Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicle (USV) targeted what is believed to be a Russian MBeK and fired several rounds with its 12.7mm 'Protector RWS' automatic turret. After being hit, the Russian USV experienced an explosion and smoke surrounded it before it sank nose-first to the sea floor. The Sargan 3000, nearly 23 feet long and capable of speeds up to 50 knots, entered service with the Ukrainian Navy in April 2026. It is a multi-purpose platform that has proven its multi-payload flexibility in previous battles, such as sinking a Russian FSB border patrol ship 'Izumrud' off the coast of the Russian resort town Gelendzhik. The Sargan 3000 is thought to be produced by Ukraine at a rate of around 25 USVs per month.",
  "summary": "Ukraine’s Navy has claimed that it has won 'the first-ever battle of unmanned naval boats.'",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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