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Ukrainian Navy sinks Russian MBEC with Sargan 3000

Bottom line

First video shows Ukrainian Sargan 3000 unmanned boat sinking Russian MBEC using Kongsberg Protector RWS in Black Sea duel.

Why it matters

Highlights the operational integration of Western naval weapon systems (Kongsberg) into Ukrainian unmanned boats, enhancing their lethality in naval engagements.

Butusov Plus released the first video of an unmanned boat duel in the Black Sea, where a Ukrainian Sargan 3000 sank a Russian MBEC. The operation was conducted by the Ukrainian Navy with GUR, utilizing a Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapon Station (RWS) to engage the target. This marks a significant development in naval drone warfare, showcasing the integration of Western weapon systems with Ukrainian unmanned platforms.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Бутусов Плюсsource Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Перший в історії зафіксований на відео двобій морських безекіпажних брандерів: український Sargan знищив російський МБЕК. Операцію у Чорному морі успішно провели українські ВМС у взаємодії з ГУР. Український Sargan 3000 розстріляв і потопив російський безекіпажний катер за допомо

NamedSargan 3000MBECProtector RWSKongsbergGURTopicsnaval dronescomponents

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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Ukrainian Navy sinks Russian MBEC with Sargan 3000. Hetzner OSINT, 12 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-12--ukrainian-navy-sinks-russian-mbec-with-sargan-3000/

@misc{robotwar-2026-09-12--ukrainian-navy-sinks-russian-mbec-with-sargan-3000,
  title = {Ukrainian Navy sinks Russian MBEC with Sargan 3000},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-12--ukrainian-navy-sinks-russian-mbec-with-sargan-3000/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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