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Echoes Underwater – Dolphins in Russia’s Defense Strategy

In response to Ukraine's growing military capabilities, Russia has reportedly doubled the number of trained dolphins defending the naval base in Sevastopol, Crimea.

  • Editor Staff
  • June 15, 2023
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, receives a capabilities brief on the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program by sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1. The Marine Mammal Program uses bottlenose dolphins
(Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Scott U.S. Navy)
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In response to Ukraine’s growing military capabilities, Russia has reportedly doubled the number of trained dolphins defending the naval base in Sevastopol, Crimea. The dolphins serve as a unique component of a complex multi-layered defense system, their primary role being to detect and neutralize potential underwater infiltrations by Ukrainian special forces divers. 

  

Key Points: 

  1. Russia’s increased defenses include a surge in the number of dolphins trained for military purposes from 3-4 to 6-7, as observed by the increased number of dolphin pens.
  2. These dolphins, part of a comprehensive defense system, are deployed against potential infiltrations by Ukrainian special forces divers, demonstrating their strategic importance.
  3. The naval base at Sevastopol features extensive defense mechanisms, including anti-torpedo nets, rocket launchers, air defense systems, anti-ship missiles, and S-300/S-400 long-range air defenses.
  4. These trained dolphins are not exclusive to Russia; other nations like the U.S., Sweden, Israel, and North Korea are suspected to have similar programs.
  5. Despite the reinforced defense measures, Ukrainian maritime drones have penetrated Sevastopol’s defenses several times, indicating potential weaknesses.

 

Continue reading at https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/russia-dolphins-ukrainian-attacks/ 

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