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Russian fighter jet shot down by Ukrainian sea drone in unprecedented attack, according to intelligence sources.

Covert action reportedly occurred off the coast of Novorossiysk, Russian Black Sea port on May 2.

Russian fighter jet shot down by Ukrainian sea drone in unprecedented attack, according to intelligence sources.

A groundbreaking event unfolded on the stormy seas of the Black Sea when Ukraine's military intelligence took the limelight, boasting the world's first instance of a naval drone taking down a jet. HUR, Ukraine's intelligence agency, announced the unprecedented operation on May 3, 2025, revealing a video of the remarkable strike carried out by their elite unit, Group 13.

The audacious operation saw a Magura sea drone, armed with a missile warhead, striking a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the waters near Novorossiysk. Worth approximately $50 million, the multirole fighter met its doom mid-air, plunging into the deep blue sea.

With the world watching in awe, HUR boldly declared, "This is the world's first destruction of a combat aircraft by a naval drone." Whether it's a world-first or not, the undeniable fact is that Ukraine's military is displaying an impressive creativity in their tactics.

The Ukrainian intelligence community wasn't working alone—they collaborated with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the country's defense forces for this historic feat.

In fact, this isn't Ukraine's first rodeo when it comes to using Magura drones. Back in December 2024, they employed the same drone type to bring down two Russian Mi-8 helicopters, making waves in the drone strike world.

As night fell on May 3, local Russian officials claimed a drone attack from Ukraine injured four people, damaging homes and a grain terminal in Novorossiysk. Despite this, the Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting over 170 Ukrainian drones and several naval drones across Crimea and the Black Sea.

While the situation continues to heat up between these two nations, peace negotiations remain stuck, with no successful agreements in sight[5]. Will the future hold more surprises as both nations vie for dominance on the battlefield? Only time will tell.

  1. The Ministry of Defense Industry in Ukraine collaborated with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the country's defense forces to carry out the historic first naval drone strike, as claimed by HUR.
  2. The aerospace industry, in particular, may witness significant growth in Ukraine following the successful deployment of the Magura sea drone against a Russian Su-30 fighter jet.
  3. Financial analysts will be closely monitoring the aftermath of Ukraine's drone strike on the Russian military, as it could impact geopolitical relationships and potential sanctions.
  4. In the black market of the aerospace and defense industry, the wreckage of the downed Russian Su-30 fighter jet could prove to be an in-demand component, especially as it pertains to the missile technology involved.
Unusual operation, reportedly transpired close to the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea on May 2.

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