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Russia, and much of the World<\/em>, still haven\u2019t figured out what Ukraine’s \u2018Counteroffensive<\/i>\u2019 is about. Most everyone was expecting the usual mad dash of Tanks & Infantry into and\/or<\/i> around the enemy\u2019s defensive positions, but after about 2-months most everyone is wondering if the counteroffensive has already failed.<\/p>\n Ukraine doesn\u2019t have much of an Air Force\u2014a primary ingredient of a mad dash of Tanks & Infantry into and\/or<\/i> around the enemy\u2019s defensive positions, so a main ingredient of their counteroffensive involves the \u2018Starve, Stretch and Strike<\/b><\/i><\/a>\u2019 method. Think \u2018Rope-a-dope<\/b><\/i><\/a>\u2019:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hey, most everyone thought that Ali was going to be severely beaten by *BIG*<\/b> Ol\u2019 George, and most everyone thought that Ukraine was going to lose quickly to *BIG*<\/b> Ol\u2019 Russia. Russia spent over a year trying to beat Ukraine, and was then forced<\/u><\/strong> into the defensive position a few months or so ago.<\/p>\n Ukraine’s \u2018Counteroffensive<\/i>\u2019 involves a lot more than the \u2018Starve, Stretch and Strike<\/i>\u2019 tactics being used along the 930-mile<\/b> front line<\/b><\/a>. They have been attacking the Black Sea Fleet<\/a>, the Crimean Bridge<\/a>, other routes into Crimea, weapons & ammunition depots, fuel storage facilities, aircraft at Russian military airports, Russian troops in training facilities, Moscow, etc.<\/p>\n The Ukrainians are a renown resourceful people, and have also been designing & creating new weapons to use against *BIG*<\/b> Ol\u2019 Russia.<\/p>\n Ukraine has been using USVs<\/a> (Unmanned surface vehicle) \u2013 AKA Sea Drones:<\/p>\n Russians have been able to destroy most of the USVs with auto heavy machine-gun fire, but some have made it thru. Will probably be more useful mapping or clearing underwater mines, and attacking Tankers<\/b><\/a> going to or from Russian ports\u2014one such tanker was recently disabled by one fairly cheap Sea Drone…lots<\/b><\/i> cheaper than a long-range missile<\/i>. Drones have become an important part in Ukraine\u2019s war against Russia\u2019s reinvasion.<\/p>\n Looks like Ukraine’s next set of Drones are going to be the UUVs<\/b><\/a> (Unmanned Underwater Vessels)\u2026<\/p>\n These look like what is needed against Russia\u2019s Black Sea Fleet & possibly the Crimean Bridge.<\/p>\n Unmanned underwater vehicles are being developed in Ukraine<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Several versions of UUVs are being developed. One of the prototypes was already presented at the Brave1 exhibition.<\/p>\n The operational range of this underwater drone should be 2000 kilometers.<\/p>\n In the case of jamming, the vehicle is capable of identifying the jamming zone.<\/p>\n The TLK 150 will be equipped with an electric propulsion system, will have an operational range of 100 km, and will be able to carry up to 20-50 kg of explosives.<\/p>\n The TLK 400 will receive 500 kg of explosives and a range of 1200 kilometers.<\/p>\n And a 4 to 12-meter TLK 1000 UUV with a range of 2000 kilometers will be able to carry up to 5000 kg of explosives.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n That TLK 150 looks more like a \u2018Leader of the Pack<\/i>\u2019 @ only 2.5M (8.2 feet) \u2013 multipurpose that would include reconnaissance, finding mines, and minor attacks. Sorta like a submarine Comms Mast:<\/p>\n Not sure if the TLK 400 & TLK 1000 have a Comms Mast, and the TLK 150 seems to be further along\u2014from my brief research<\/em>.<\/p>\n Submarines: Ukraine Creates an Attack UUV<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n June 1, 2023: UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vessels) have been around for decades, mainly for scientific research. Ukraine, finding that their attack USVs (Unmanned Surface Vessels) were vulnerable to Russian heavy machine-gun fire before the target ship could be hit, decided to try attacking from underwater. This led to the rapid development of the Toloka TLK-150 UUV. There are already torpedoes that can use sensors or remote control via a wire that connects the torpedo with its launcher (a sub or surface ship). The torpedoes are larger, bulkier and more expensive than the TLK-150. The TLK is smaller and more maneuverable than guided torpedoes. The TLK-150 is not intended for attacks but for reconnaissance. To do this it has a long mast that operates like a periscope but contains a digital video camera with night vision to record what is nearby. TLK-150 can be remotely controlled or operate autonomously using GPS. At night the small mast is nearly invisible as it leaves a small wake when moving and no wake at all when it is stationary.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The TLK 400 & TLK 1000 looks extremely dangerous for any large Russian navy ship, and I suspect that they will be attacking as a \u2018Pack<\/i>\u2019 at night.<\/p>\n At least one of the three \u2018stay in standby mode for up to 3 months<\/i>\u2019, and I\u2019m guessing that the TLK 150 can\u2014since it has a limited range, but just a guess. \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n Yeah, I suspect the Ukrainians are about to \u2018Bring Hell<\/i>\u2019 to Russia\u2019s beloved Black Sea Fleet…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Russia, and much of the World, still haven\u2019t figured out what Ukraine’s \u2018Counteroffensive\u2019 is about. Most everyone was expecting the usual mad dash of Tanks & Infantry into and\/or around the enemy\u2019s defensive positions, but after about 2-months most everyone is wondering if the counteroffensive has already failed. 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<\/p>\n\u2018Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee<\/i><\/a>\u2019<\/h2>\n
UUVs<\/a> (Unmanned Underwater Vessels)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/span>TLK 1000, TLK 400, and TLK 150 UUVs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n