# Russia shields submarines with anti-drone grills, partial submersion 2026-08-09T19:41:16+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet New satellite imagery from the UK Ministry of Defence shows Russia protecting its Kalibr-capable submarines at Novorossiysk with anti-drone structures and partial submersion. Ukrainian outlet Defense Express analysed the images, dated June 13, showing two Project 636.3 Varshavyanka-class submarines fitted with large anti-drone 'grills'. The submarines are kept partially underwater, with only the sail above the surface. The water around the hull can reduce the impact of an aerial drone strike, while the grills protect sensitive equipment on the sail. A third submarine visible in the imagery has no grill. Defense Express suggests it may have been preparing to leave port, or could be a submarine previously damaged by an underwater drone and possibly awaiting disposal. Russia has used partial submersion at Novorossiysk since 2024, according to the outlet, while anti-drone grills were documented earlier by the UK MoD. The combination shows Russia adapting as Ukrainian drone attacks on naval ports increase. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: anti-drone grills, Black Sea, Russia, satellite imagery, submarine defences, Ukraine war Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/russia-shields-submarines-with-anti-drone-grills-partial-submersion/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/russia-shields-submarines-with-anti-drone-grills-partial-submersion/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.