"Opponent also learns": Old tactics will not help the Armed Forces to win in 2024 - Navy Commander

This was reported by the commander of the Naval Forces Alexei Shepap in an interview with "Ukrainian Truth". "Any war is the development of military technologies. We use technologies, the enemy develops opposition. Only it can be understood whether it works or does not work," he said. Shepape noted that since the beginning of a full -scale war with the Russian Federation missile units and naval unmanned devices played a key role in the liberation of the Ukrainian Sea.

He noted that unmanned technologies are an integral aspect of future military conflicts. However, the Navy commander stressed that sea drones are not a panacea for all problems at the front. "To say that only this medicine is suitable for this disease, and the rest can be thrown away - I will never say so. Yes, drones are another way to wet the Russians. I agree with it, it works," he said . However, he said, there are some restrictions on the use of such means.

First of all, this is due to their size and ability to cope with different weather conditions. Many factors that distinguish them from traditional ships affect their effectiveness and functionality. "But the enemy also understands it. The enemy also learns, he also has a very powerful industrial complex, and no one has ever regretted the Russian money for weapons. Therefore, very heavy drone wars are waiting for us," Viceadmiral added.

He stressed that unmanned devices are a powerful tool capable of bringing to victory in maritime operations, but noted that this is not the only solution, and it is necessary to continue to develop in different directions. We will remind, in December the SBU for the first time showed the naval unmanned fleet of Ukraine, which conquers the Black Sea. In general, the Security Drones only in 2023 "minus" six Russian ships.