A Ukrainian Magura V5 drone is seen on water during an exhibition of military equipment and weapons at an undisclosed location on April 13, 2024.
A Ukrainian Magura V5 drone is seen on water during an exhibition of military equipment and weapons at an undisclosed location on April 13, 2024.
  • Ukraine has modified its naval drones to carry R-73 heat-seeking missiles.
  • It's the latest innovation for the country's formidable fleet of uncrewed systems.
  • The upgraded naval drones will be able to target Russian aircraft patrolling the Black Sea. 

Ukraine has armed its naval drones with heat-seeking missiles, giving the systems a major upgrade that will allow them to target Russian aircraft patrolling around the Black Sea.