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Ukraine flags that Russia could have a secret fleet of autonomous military vessels stalking the seas

Ukraine claims Russia's newest drones can carry a full metric ton offshore
Some unmanned vessels reach speeds of fifty-five knots at sea
The BEK-1000 travels over five hundred kilometers before refuelling again

Ukraine's military intelligence agency has claimed Russia may now operate a wide range of unmanned vessels patrolling open waters undetected for extended periods.

A newly released catalog outlines multiple drone boat models capable of carrying explosives, torpedoes, or aerial reconnaissance equipment across long maritime distances.

Some of these platforms reportedly travel hundreds of kilometers and reach speeds nearing 55 knots without human monitoring or intervention.

A fleet built for range and payload

Among the systems described, the Zefir and Orkan models reportedly travel up to 400 kilometers, hit speeds of 35 knots, and can carry roughly 400 kilograms of cargo.

A heavier design known as the BEK-1000 reportedly hauls one ton of cargo over distances beyond 500 kilometers...

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