This

 

article makes some really valid points.

Why Ukraine’s Remarkable Attack On Sevastopol Will Go Down In History

"On October 29 2022 seven small ‘maritime drones’, called USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) in navy parlance, attacked the Russian Navy at Sevastopol. Barely the size of a canoe, they raced across the waves, skimming towards their intended targets. A frigate and minesweeper were hit."

"The damage was less than may have been hoped, the warheads barely scratching their victims. But their impact went far beyond the sound of their explosions. It sent the Russian Navy into protection mode, essentially locking them in port."

"The maritime drones penetrated the protected harbor. This must have had a dramatic effect on the Russian Navy’s morale and sense of security. New defenses were quickly added, new procedures imposed and there was much less activity. Russia’s most powerful warships in the war are now mostly tied up in port."

I agree with what the article is saying but I got some questions (go figure :-).

Where did the "USVs (uncrewed surface vessels)...Barely the size of a canoe" come from?

Who manufactured them?

How did they get to their designation?

Who trained who on how to use them etc?

Just wondering...