Ukraine's naval triumph: Innovative tech disrupts Russian fleet
Despite lacking its fleet, Ukraine has managed to sink one-third of the Russian ships in the Black Sea. General David Petraeus, former CIA Director, highlighted this achievement during a special event organized on February 21 by the Kyiv Security Forum, emphasizing that it demonstrates the innovation in Ukrainian military technologies, some of which are not used elsewhere.
At the Security Forum in Kyiv, attended by representatives of NATO and the EU who expressed support for Kyiv, Petraeus noted that Ukraine is transforming the way war is conducted and developing technologies utilized nowhere else globally. Examples include sea drones used to attack Russian ships and air drones capable of reaching targets up to 2,000 kilometres, reports Defence Romania.
Ukraine focuses on development
"What Ukraine has done to overcome the realities of being heavily outnumbered, heavily outgunned is again fussily impressive. This transformation of how war is being formed against led by Ukraine. By the way, the russians are inraines well. They are very good at electronic warfare, jamming, air defense and all the rest... But Ukraine continues to develop very cutting age technologies that literally are not employed anywhere else in the world, and this is the future of warfares are mantioned," said Petraeus.
Petraeus highlighted that economic sanctions against Russia are beginning to take effect, and Ukraine keeps advancing drone technology. The American general also mentioned that Russia is struggling with military equipment shortages, forcing it to rely on support from North Korea.
"They don’t even use them near the front because they are getting knocked so quickly by Ukrainian drones and anti-armor systems. And so they are literally fighting infantry soldiers advancing a block or two in a day. Now that is not really sureing I wish they would even achieving that kind of progress on a daily bases. But, at the end of the day, what Ukraine has done in these circumstances is nothing short of miracles," Petraeus stressed.
It is worth noting that among the transferred equipment are various artillery systems, such as 170 mm self-propelled guns and 240 mm multiple rocket launchers. These robust artillery systems enable precise strikes over long distances, enhancing the Russian army's offensive capabilities. Additionally, North Korea has supplied Russia with over 100 short-range ballistic missiles of the KN-23/24 type. These missiles can carry a variety of warheads and have a range that allows them to hit targets deep within the enemy's rear.
It should also be noted that North Korean long-range self-propelled missile systems Bulsae-4 have appeared on the front. Furthermore, reports indicate that North Korea has begun fulfilling a large military order for Russia, including hundreds of thousands of 122 mm and 152 mm artillery shells and hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles. Such ammunition support aims to replenish Russian stocks and sustain the intensity of combat operations.
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