기타 우크라이나, USV로 로푸챠급 상륙함 세자르 쿠니코프 격침, 러시아 흑해함대 사령관 해임

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우크라이나가 크림반도의 알룹카시 근해에서 로푸챠급 상륙함 세자르 쿠니코프함을 USV로 공격해 침몰시켰다고 GUR이 지난 수요일 발표했네요. 공교롭게도 이 배가 이름을 딴 러시아 해군의 장교 역시 81년 전 같은 날 전사했다고 하네요. 

공격에 쓰인 USV는 마구라 V5라고 합니다. 최대 속도가 42노트, 최대 페이로드가 320kg이네요. 

공격 하루 뒤인 목요일에는 2022년 8월 14일부터 재직해 온 러시아 흑해함대 사령관인 빅토르 소콜로프 제독이 해임되고 세르게이 핀추크 중장이 그를 대신했습니다. 

https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-confirm‎s-drone-boat-attack-on-russian-landing-ship/

Ukraine confirm‎s drone boat attack on Russian landing ship

NEWSMARITIME SECURITY

ByDylan Malyasov

Feb 14, 2024

Modified date: 1 day ago

The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) confirmed on Wednesday that a large Russian landing ship, the Russian Navy Project 775 Ropucha class large landing ship “Cezar Kunikov” of the Black Sea Fleet, was destroyed near the shores of the temporarily occupied Crimea, not far from the city of Alupka.

The large landing ship was targeted by MAGURA V5 drone boats, resulting in critical breaches along its port side, causing it to begin sinking. Symbolically, the ship, named after a Russian officer, was killed exactly 81 years ago on February 14th.

Intercepted radio communications from the Russians at the site of the destruction of the Cezar Kunikov indicate that only an “oil slick” remained of the enemy vessel after the attack by Ukrainian military intelligence special forces.

Visual inspections of the shipwreck are being carried out by Ka-27 and Mi-8 helicopters, while information is being relayed by a military transport aircraft, the An-26, of the Russian Air Force.

“The wreckage and oil slick are visible,” notes the Russian pilot.

The Kremlin has used this large landing ship in conflicts against Georgia, Syria, and Ukraine.

https://defence-blog.com/russian-navy-top-admiral-shakeup-follows-new-defeat-in-black-sea/

Russian Navy top admiral shakeup follows new defeat in Black Sea

NEWSMARITIME SECURITY

ByDylan Malyasov

Feb 15, 2024

Modified date: 8 seconds ago

Kremlin-connected Russian Telegram channels reported on Thursday that Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, has been relieved of his duties.

According to the “Rybar” channel, closely associated with the Russian Ministry of Defense, Sokolov, who assumed command of the fleet in the autumn of 2022, has been replaced by a “chief of staff” Vice Admiral Sergey Pinchuk.

Alex Returns, another Telegram channel, also reported on Sokolov’s dismissal and the appointment of 53-year-old Pinchuk, a native of Sevastopol, who has been under personal sanctions from the European Union since February 2022.

Sokolov held the position since August 14, 2022, succeeding Admiral Igor Osipov. Under Osipov’s command, the Russian Black Sea Fleet lost its flagship, the huge missile cruiser “Moskva,” and failed to maintain control over the north-western waters of the Black Sea.

News of the change in command comes a day after another large landing ship was destroyed in the Black Sea by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-2023/2023/09/ukraines-magura-v5-usv-on-the-stage-at-dsei-2023/

Ukraine's Magura V5 USV on the stage at DSEI 2023 - Naval News

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Ukraine’s Magura V5 USV On The Stage At DSEI 2023Ukraine's Magura V5 unmanned surface vessel (USV) which was used for kamikaze attacks against Russia during the ongoing war, was showcased at DSEI 2023 exhibition in London.

Tayfun Ozberk  27 Sep 2023

Ukraine reportedly opened a new era in Naval warfare by using kamikaze USVs in the war since the 2022 autumn. The USV attacks were effective on the critical Russian warships and infrastructure.

The initial attacks were completed with great success, but the Russian units were able to repel the USV’s kamikaze attacks with machine guns. While analysts assumed that the Russian fleet had learned from previous mistakes, Ukraine appears to have caused significant damage to a landing ship that is important to the Russian Black Sea Fleet in terms of logistical transport.

Ivan Sybyriakov, the Unmanned Systems Manager at SFTE SPETSTECHNOEXPORT, spoke to Naval News about Magura V5 on Ukraine’s booth at the exhibition area.

Naval News: What can you tell us about Magura V5 USV?

Mr. Sybyriakov: Magura 5 is the first naval drone with video proof of hitting a real warship in real combat conditions. This is a publicly represented drone but in Ukraine, there are unpublic drones we use. So, Magura shows our possibilities in creating new technological naval drones, to use the philosophy of not being aggressive but deterring our territories, for example in the Black Sea.

It’s 5.5m long and 1.5m high. It’s very fast, it can deliver a payload of 320 kilograms for a radius of 450 nautical miles. And the line of the water is not so high. So it’s very difficult to detect it in the water. Also, this drone can be used not only as a chemical hazard to hit the target, it could work in the swarms for different purposes.

It can also be used as a safety boat, for intelligence and surveillance operations to detect possible enemies in different kinds of waters.

We have a few purposes for why we chose the drone and why brought it to this exhibition. The first is to show that Ukraine is not a victim of a war. And we are not just fighting with another with a huge enemy. We are a country that can show the world top technologies in real conditions and in the real use of it the example of naval drones. We are looking for manufacturers of spare parts or some electronic devices for communications that could give the best specifications to enhance capabilities, as we’re not stopping on research and development. This is our main purpose is to be at this exhibition.

About Magura V5 USV

Magura V5 USV’s mockup at DSEI 2023

The Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus (MAGURA) V-type is next-generation multi-role USV developed in Ukraine.

The MAGURA V5 can perform multiple operations, such as surveillance, reconnaissance, patrol, search and rescue, mine warfare, fleet security, and combat missions.

The MAGURA V5 was developed by using advanced design techniques. The hydrodynamic hull and sleek profile of the V5 allow it to proceed covertly with good maneuverability.

It is an affordable solution that is easy to launch from any remote location. The unmanned operation of the V5 minimizes manpower requirements for missions, reducing potential fatalities when operating in harsh conditions.

Specifications:

• Length: 5.5 m
• Width: 1.5 m
• Draft: 0.4 m
• Range: 450 NM
• Cruise speed: 22 knots
• Burst speed: 42 knots
• Height above waterline: 0.5 m
• Payload capacity: 320 kg
• Connectivity: Mesh radio with air-based repeater or SATCOM

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320 kg 탄두가 물이 닿는 곳에 큰 구멍을 내면 대함 미사일보다는 큰 피해를 줘서 침몰시킬 가능성이 더 높을 수 있겠네요.

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상륙함이면 내부에 격벽화도 제대로 안 돼 있을 테니 대미지 컨트롤도 정말 어려울 것 같습니다.