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strike2026-05-18 23:02 UTC🇺🇦 Black Sea, near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island
Lancet loitering munition reportedly destroys Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel near Zmiinyi Island
A post claims a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) was detected by a ZALA Z-16 UAV near Zmiinyi Island and then struck by a ZALA Lancet loitering munition. The USV allegedly departed from Odesa and was heading toward Crimea; the strike reportedly caused a detonation of onboard munitions.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-18 23:02
Reported
2026-05-18
Location
Black Sea, near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island
Coordinates
45.2548, 30.2033
Confidence
62 / 100
Damage assessment
USV reported destroyed after direct hit; secondary detonation of onboard ammunition claimed.