# Russia Fits Anti-Drone Cages On Warships And Subs 2026-08-14T07:56:27+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet British defence intelligence, cited by Times Now News, said satellite images from June showed Russian Black Sea Fleet fitting three of its four Kilo-class submarines with anti-drone cages. Warships and commercial vessels in the Black Sea are now getting metal frameworks and mesh structures against Ukraine's expanding drone attacks, giving some a 'Mad Max' look. Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed 172 Russian shadow-fleet vessels were struck between July 6 and 18, though the figures are unverified. On August 12, Ukraine struck the Novorossiysk naval base with drones and missiles, damaging several ships. The adaptations underline how cheap drones are forcing navies to rethink protection for expensive platforms. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Black Sea, cope cages, drone warfare, naval defence, Russia-Ukraine war Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/russia-fits-anti-drone-cages-on-warships-and-subs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/russia-fits-anti-drone-cages-on-warships-and-subs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.