H I Sutton
@covertshores.bsky.social
Independent Defense Analysis, Unconventional Naval Warfare, author, submarines, #OSINT, illustrations. Mostly typos
http://www.hisutton.com/
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Russian Submarine hit in Dramatic Attack in Black Sea
YouTube video by H I Sutton
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Hot take with initial analysis - Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
Low-res SAR (syntrhetic appature radar) satelite image of Novorossiysk, taken 2025-12-15 15:18Z
The location of the attacked submarine is (A). It's not possible at this reslution to determine damage.
Note that the entrance (B) is closed. This image is after the attack, when the entrance was open
The location of the attacked submarine is (A). It's not possible at this reslution to determine damage.
Note that the entrance (B) is closed. This image is after the attack, when the entrance was open
December 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Low-res SAR (syntrhetic appature radar) satelite image of Novorossiysk, taken 2025-12-15 15:18Z
The location of the attacked submarine is (A). It's not possible at this reslution to determine damage.
Note that the entrance (B) is closed. This image is after the attack, when the entrance was open
The location of the attacked submarine is (A). It's not possible at this reslution to determine damage.
Note that the entrance (B) is closed. This image is after the attack, when the entrance was open
Hot take with initial analysis - Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
Russian Submarine hit in Dramatic Attack in Black Sea
YouTube video by H I Sutton
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hot take with initial analysis - Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
Of great interest, Russian Navy KILO class submarine struck in Novorossiysk, seemingly by an underwater drone (!).
December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Of great interest, Russian Navy KILO class submarine struck in Novorossiysk, seemingly by an underwater drone (!).
Reposted by H I Sutton
The alleged presence of🇷🇺Russian warships near the port of🇧🇯Cotonou at the time of an attempted coup would constitute a strong strategic signal.
December 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The alleged presence of🇷🇺Russian warships near the port of🇧🇯Cotonou at the time of an attempted coup would constitute a strong strategic signal.
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Thales is launching Sonar 76Nano, a compact, miniaturised acoustic detection system designed to meet maritime security underwater sensing requirements of NATO and the Royal Navy
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Thales Launches Sonar 76Nano to Meet NATO Underwater Battlespace Requirements - Naval News
Thales is launching Sonar 76Nano, a compact, miniaturised acoustic detection system designed to meet maritime security underwater sensing requirements.
www.navalnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Thales is launching Sonar 76Nano, a compact, miniaturised acoustic detection system designed to meet maritime security underwater sensing requirements of NATO and the Royal Navy
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
North Korean troops back from Kursk... 528th Engineer Regiment.
At least 9 casualties (not more?).
At least 9 casualties (not more?).
December 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
North Korean troops back from Kursk... 528th Engineer Regiment.
At least 9 casualties (not more?).
At least 9 casualties (not more?).
Reposted by H I Sutton
Updated my Timeline of Ukraine Invasion: War In The Black Sea > www.hisutton.com/Timeline-202...
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
December 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Updated my Timeline of Ukraine Invasion: War In The Black Sea > www.hisutton.com/Timeline-202...
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
Reposted by H I Sutton
***UPDATE***
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
December 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
***UPDATE***
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
***UPDATE***
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
December 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
***UPDATE***
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
Updated my Timeline of Ukraine Invasion: War In The Black Sea > www.hisutton.com/Timeline-202...
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
December 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Updated my Timeline of Ukraine Invasion: War In The Black Sea > www.hisutton.com/Timeline-202...
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
So much been happening lately. Hopefully the tracker provides perspective, trends and a reference for future researchers
Reposted by H I Sutton
Barents Observer journalist Olesia Krivtsova to be tried under 'foreign agent' article www.thebarentsobserver.com/democracy-an... image.thebarentsobserver.com/128812.webp?...
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Barents Observer journalist Olesia Krivtsova to be tried under 'foreign agent' article www.thebarentsobserver.com/democracy-an... image.thebarentsobserver.com/128812.webp?...
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❗️The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Bank have issued a commemorative coin with a face value of 5 hryvnias in honor of the legendary (Spiderweb) operation, with a limited mintage of 75,000 pieces in souvenir packaging.
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
❗️The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Bank have issued a commemorative coin with a face value of 5 hryvnias in honor of the legendary (Spiderweb) operation, with a limited mintage of 75,000 pieces in souvenir packaging.
Impressive visual ID!
Who said viusual recoignition charts/books are out of date?!!??
Who said viusual recoignition charts/books are out of date?!!??
🔺OOA activity - Update
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Pr.22160 PS-417 “Viktor Veliky” VISID returned to the Baltic Sea, 12 December 2025, following initial OOA tasking mission.
⚠️Unit completed escort of COI tanker “General Skobelev” to the Ushant TSS and the tanker continues to the Levant alone.
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Pr.22160 PS-417 “Viktor Veliky” VISID returned to the Baltic Sea, 12 December 2025, following initial OOA tasking mission.
⚠️Unit completed escort of COI tanker “General Skobelev” to the Ushant TSS and the tanker continues to the Levant alone.
December 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Impressive visual ID!
Who said viusual recoignition charts/books are out of date?!!??
Who said viusual recoignition charts/books are out of date?!!??
Chinese bomber/GP UAV flies
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Chinese bomber/GP UAV flies
Of great interest
💥🚢A few hours ago, naval kamikaze drones attacked a Russian shadow fleet tanker "DASHAN" IMO 9299666 in the Black Sea that was heading for Novorossiysk.
December 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Of great interest
Reposted by H I Sutton
China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S.
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S. - Naval News
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, over 5,000 nautical miles across, protects the West Coast of the United States against Chinese naval forces in the event of a war. The appearance of new extra-ex...
www.navalnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S.
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S.
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S. - Naval News
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, over 5,000 nautical miles across, protects the West Coast of the United States against Chinese naval forces in the event of a war. The appearance of new extra-ex...
www.navalnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S.
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Potential game changer
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Just a pretty picture of a Chinese Navy (PLAN) Type-022 missile boat
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just a pretty picture of a Chinese Navy (PLAN) Type-022 missile boat
I’m of that age where every forced IOS update feels like a usability downgrade
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I’m of that age where every forced IOS update feels like a usability downgrade
Russian Shahed drone equipped with a rear-view camera to detect interceptor drones shot down by STING anti-Shahed drone.
December 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Of great interest
The V7 is impressive
Reminds me, need to add Magura V6 (not W6) and Sea-Baby-III to my recognition chart
The V7 is impressive
Reminds me, need to add Magura V6 (not W6) and Sea-Baby-III to my recognition chart
Magura V7 naval drone, developed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, equipped with surface-to-air missiles.
It is able to operate in open waters for extended periods, lying in wait to ambush Russian combat aircraft and deliver sudden, unexpected strikes 👀
It is able to operate in open waters for extended periods, lying in wait to ambush Russian combat aircraft and deliver sudden, unexpected strikes 👀
December 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Of great interest
The V7 is impressive
Reminds me, need to add Magura V6 (not W6) and Sea-Baby-III to my recognition chart
The V7 is impressive
Reminds me, need to add Magura V6 (not W6) and Sea-Baby-III to my recognition chart
A Cynic's Guide to Defence Jargon
WMD: Words of Mass Confusion
crackingdefence.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reposted by H I Sutton
A former leader of a Kaliningrad Spetsnaz-unit suddenly appeared in an unmarked uniform on a shadow fleet vessel in Oresund.
Pilots have reported several sightings of these ‘little green men’ in the Danish straits, and now we’ve identified one of them.
Full story in Danish:
Pilots have reported several sightings of these ‘little green men’ in the Danish straits, and now we’ve identified one of them.
Full story in Danish:
Tidligere Spetsnaz-leder dukkede pludselig op på skyggeflådeskib i Øresund
En lods var ved at sejle et tankskib gennem danske farvande, da han pludselig blev mødt af russiske mænd i camouflageuniformer. Danwatch kan nu afsløre, at en a
danwatch.dk
December 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A former leader of a Kaliningrad Spetsnaz-unit suddenly appeared in an unmarked uniform on a shadow fleet vessel in Oresund.
Pilots have reported several sightings of these ‘little green men’ in the Danish straits, and now we’ve identified one of them.
Full story in Danish:
Pilots have reported several sightings of these ‘little green men’ in the Danish straits, and now we’ve identified one of them.
Full story in Danish:
The new U.S. National Security Policy doesn’t mention Russia until page 25 and then always in the context to relations with Europe and to an extent Ukraine.
Or am I missing some pages?!?!
Or am I missing some pages?!?!
December 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The new U.S. National Security Policy doesn’t mention Russia until page 25 and then always in the context to relations with Europe and to an extent Ukraine.
Or am I missing some pages?!?!
Or am I missing some pages?!?!
Reposted by H I Sutton
Updated artist's impression of the mysterious submersible trimaran built ny China -> www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Semi...
Lots still unclear. It is a healthy reminder that Chinese naval programs are under no obligation to make sense to us.
Lots still unclear. It is a healthy reminder that Chinese naval programs are under no obligation to make sense to us.
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Updated artist's impression of the mysterious submersible trimaran built ny China -> www.hisutton.com/Chinese-Semi...
Lots still unclear. It is a healthy reminder that Chinese naval programs are under no obligation to make sense to us.
Lots still unclear. It is a healthy reminder that Chinese naval programs are under no obligation to make sense to us.