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Ukraine's Naval Forces Successfully Intercept Russian Drone in Historic Operation

4/20/2026

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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces intercepted a Russian Shahed drone with an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface vessel, marking the first maritime-based air defense tactic.
The operation was conducted by the 412th Nemesis Brigade, which carried out the engagement.
The interceptor destroyed the Shahed before it reached its target, extending Ukraine's layered air defense and helping protect coastal cities such as Odesa from regular drone attacks.

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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces intercepted a Russian Shahed drone with an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface vessel, marking the first maritime-based air defense tactic.
The operation was conducted by the 412th Nemesis Brigade, which carried out the engagement.
The interceptor destroyed the Shahed before it reached its target, extending Ukraine's layered air defense and helping protect coastal cities such as Odesa from regular drone attacks.