“It’s like a dredge, a clear area that they can use to get that grain and important shipping out of Ukraine,” Lt. Carpenter said. “That’s the important thing.” Mines on the sea floor do not detach to float and physically strike ships that pass over them. Instead, once they spot a ship, they blow up. The resulting “bubble pulse effect” multiplies the explosion as the explosive gases rise to the surface. “It can break the backs of ships,” said Lt. Carpenter. “It could be devastating to shipping in coastal waters.” The Remus 100 is about 1.6 meters long and shaped like a torpedo. It has no explosives, but carries two side-scanning sonars. Once programmed on a ship or shore base, the drone searches an area in a racetrack pattern. It is able to detect suspicious objects as small as footballs. The data and images produced are then analyzed to decide if “mine-like contacts” have been detected. Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, said: “Through the specialist skills taught here, our Ukrainian allies will be able to clear their waters of their mines. “These weapons target shipping indiscriminately, but particularly affect urban traffic and trade and have had a devastating impact on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. “This training is another strong demonstration of the UK’s continued commitment to Ukraine in its fight to defend its country and repel Russian aggression.”
This is war. But victory will be with us”
Andrii said the group had taken a short break to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day on August 24. “Deep down we are celebrating,” he said, “but we understand how important this process is and how short the time is to learn. We see Russia as a terrorist country. “We will fight until we regain all our territory, Crimea and all our territories Donetsk and Luhansk as well. My family is there, my friends are there. Victory will be with us.” Vasil agreed. “We try to celebrate in our souls, but we still feel for our urban community. “My message to the entire Ukrainian nation is: be strong, be patient. It’s not an easy job. This is war. But victory will be with us.”
