Ukrainian Navy's drone reportedly eliminates initial Russian fighter aircraft
Headline: Ukraine Takes Down Russian Fighter Jet with Maritime Drone for First Time Ever
Ukraine has claimed to have shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea on May 2nd. This historic feat was reportedly achieved using a Magura marine drone, marking the first time a combat aircraft has been destroyed by a marine drone in the world. The operation was carried out by soldiers from Group 13 of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The fighter jet caught fire mid-air and crashed into the sea near the Russian port city of Novorossiysk where parts of Russia's Black Sea fleet are stationed.
Meanwhile, Dmitry Medvedev, a deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, has warned Ukraine about severe consequences if it attacks Moscow during the Victory Day celebrations on May 9th. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of a three-day ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his readiness to agree, but only for a period of 30 days, which has been rejected by Russia.
Ukrainian forces are reported to have repelled a Russian attack on motorcycles in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, using drone strikes that destroyed ten motorcycles and two off-road vehicles. This tactic is said to be part of a new combat tactic by Russia in the Ukraine war, according to the Ukrainian State Border Service.
Moreover, Kharkiv has suffered a large-scale Russian drone attack that left 51 people injured, including an 11-year-old child. Initial findings indicate that 12 locations in four districts of the city were hit and several fires were started.
In a positive development, the news of the mineral resource deal between Ukraine and the USA raises hope for a possible significant advancement in Ukraine's struggle against Russia. If Putin were to attack the areas where the Americans want to extract rare earths, he would indirectly be attacking the USA, potentially escalating the conflict further.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has urged leaders against attending the WWII victory parade in Moscow due to fears of potential attacks. There has been no statement from Russia regarding these concerns.
Apart from these developments, Russian troops have occupied new territory and established a "buffer zone" in Sumy, a border region between Ukraine and Russia. The pro-Russian war blogger Two Majors hints at plans for an offensive in Sumy, which cannot be independently verified.
References:1. Ukrainian troops reportedly destroy Russian Su-30 fighter jet with marine drone2. Ukraine claims first combat aircraft destroyed with marine drone3. Ukraine: State of emergency declared after drone attack in Novorossiysk
- The community policy should address the recent suppression of information regarding the employment of marine drones in combat, such as the one used to supposedly take down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea.
- The employment policy within the Ukrainian Defense Ministry should be revised to include specific guidelines for the use of maritime drones in combat, considering the successful operation conducted by Group 13.
- In light of the ongoing war-and-conflicts with Russia, it is crucial for the employment policy in the Ukrainian army to prioritize the acquisition and development of advanced technological weapons, like marine drones, to counter Russia's military might.
- The general news of the mineral resource deal between Ukraine and the USA raises questions about the potential impact on Ukraine's employment policy, as the extraction of rare earths might require the deployment of additional personnel in those areas. This could lead to further tensions with Russia, given Putin's potential indirect attack on the USA through attacking those regions.
