Ukrainian naval drone achieves historic strike on Russian jet
The Ukrainian naval drone Magura has destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet, valued at approximately £41 million, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) reported on Saturday. It was noted that this was "the first time a sea drone takes down a jet."
What do you need to know?
- Where did the attack take place? The attack occurred near the city of Novorossiysk in the Krasnodar Krai, southern Russia.
- When was the fighter jet destroyed? The incident took place on 2 May 2025.
- What is the significance of this attack? It marks the world's first destruction of a combat aircraft by a naval drone, according to HUR.
"Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Su-30 with a Magura naval drone for the first time in the world" stated HUR on Telegram, adding:
"On May 2, 2025, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine and the Defense Forces of Ukraine, liquidated the Russian Su-30 in the Black Sea - this is the first destruction of a combat aircraft by a naval drone in the world."
Historic attack. HUR releases statement
The attack was executed by soldiers of the HUR special unit Group 13, employing a missile from the Magura unmanned maritime platform. "The multi-role fighter jet of the Russian aggressor, estimated to be worth around £41 million, caught fire in the air and eventually fell into the sea," it was reported.
"The successful strike on the enemy combat aircraft took place in the waters near the port in the city of Novorossiysk, where the Muscovites are hiding the remnants of their Black Sea Fleet," added HUR.
It is worth noting that in 2024, thanks to the Magura V5 rocket naval drone, Ukrainian military intelligence destroyed an aerial target for the first time in the world - two Russian Mi-8 helicopters.
The Kremlin awaits Ukraine's response. "Test of readiness for peace"
Drone attacks on Novorossiysk. Mayor declares state of emergency
