Ukraine says it carried out first-ever underwater drone strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanDecember 17, 2025 at 05:19 PM

AI Summary

medium article 2 min

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for an underwater drone strike on a Russian Kilo-class submarine docked in Novorossiysk, Russia. The SBU stated the "Sub Sea Baby" drone critically damaged the submarine, which is equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. The attack, a joint operation with the Ukrainian Navy, marks the first known underwater drone strike. The Novorossiysk base has become a refuge for Russia's fleet amid increased Ukrainian strikes on Sevastopol. While Russia denied any damage, Ukraine asserts the submarine was forced to remain in Novorossiysk due to previous Ukrainian operations. The strike occurred as Russia continues drone and missile attacks on Ukraine and as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. officials to discuss security guarantees.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Donald Trump 30% Novorossiysk ×250% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 50% Vladimir Putin ×280% Ukraine ×9100% Russia ×8100%

Keywords

underwater drone strike 100% ukraine 90% russian submarine 80% novorossiysk 70% drone warfare 60% kalibr cruise missiles 50% black sea fleet 50% security service of ukraine 40% war 40%