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Legendary Sea Baby Combat Drone That Hit Russian Warships Now on Display in Kyiv

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Legendary Sea Baby Combat Drone That Hit Russian Warships Now on Display in Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has officially handed over one of its Sea Baby naval drones to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War. (Source: SBU)

On June 13, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) officially transferred one of its Sea Baby naval drones to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.

This particular drone, now decommissioned, is one of the SBU’s veteran surface drones that played a key role during the full-scale Russian invasion.

According to the SBU, Sea Baby drones were involved in operations that targeted 11 Russian naval vessels and contributed to the damage of the Crimean Bridge.

The transferred drone belongs to a category of reusable systems, designed to return to base after completing missions. It reportedly covered over 4,000 kilometers in the Black Sea and took part in a confrontation with Russian aircraft in December 2024.

The Sea Baby drone’s hull displayed with the iconic Motherland Monument in Kyiv in the background. (Source: SBU)
The Sea Baby drone’s hull displayed with the iconic Motherland Monument in Kyiv in the background. (Source: SBU)

Despite sustaining heavy damage, the drone successfully completed its objectives and returned to base. Due to its current condition, it is no longer operational and has been safely prepared for public display.

Brigadier General Ivan Lukashevych of the SBU’s military counterintelligence described Sea Baby as a cutting-edge Ukrainian development. He noted its reliability, advanced technology, and adaptability, emphasizing that it surpasses many global counterparts in naval drone design.

“Since 2022, our drones have evolved from early models to multi-purpose maritime platforms—fast, stealthy, and capable of carrying over 1,000 kg of explosives across long distances,” said Lukashevych. “They perform a wide range of tasks—from remote mine deployment to precision strikes on military targets and illegal structures in occupied Crimea.”

The director of the museum, Yuriy Savchuk, welcomed the addition to the collection, calling it a symbol of modern Ukrainian resilience and innovation.

In a symbolic gesture, the SBU transferred a Sea Baby drone to Ukraine’s National Museum of WWII History. (Source: SBU)
In a symbolic gesture, the SBU transferred a Sea Baby drone to Ukraine’s National Museum of WWII History. (Source: SBU)

“This drone forced Russia to relocate much of its naval fleet to Novorossiysk and played a role in reopening the grain corridor,” he said. “We believe it will be a highly popular exhibit, allowing visitors to connect with the ongoing history shaped by today’s defenders.”

The SBU continues to develop new capabilities for its Sea Baby fleet, including large-caliber machine guns with automated targeting systems. These upgrades allow the drones to engage even airborne threats.

Previously, it was reported that Ukrainian multi-purpose naval drones Magura V7 have downed Russian Su-30 fighter jets using the latest version of the AIM-9 missile.

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