Satellite imagery shows Russian Borei-class ballistic missile submarines at the remote Rybachiy base covered with fine anti-drone netting over the entire hull while in port. This appears to be a new, expanded physical counter-UAV measure beyond prior partial mesh/cage protections on Russian ships and submarines, indicating adaptation to perceived long-range or sabotage-style drone threats even far from Ukraine.
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armorside: russiafirst seen 2026-05-01
Russian Borei SSBNs seen fully covered with anti-drone netting at Rybachiy base
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/05/russian-nuclear-submarines-thousands-of-miles-from-ukraine-get-anti-drone-defenses/Russian Nuclear Submarines, Thousands of Miles From Ukraine, Get Anti-Drone Defenses