Visual evidence indicates that at least three vessels are equipped with various countermeasures, including camouflage, misleading writings, and physical netting attached to their superstructures, radar domes, and weapon systems. These deployed nets and camouflage measures do not appear to be part of the established standard Russian naval defense program. The use of such improvised protective measures has been observed across multiple Russian naval assets.
In the past two years, similar adaptations—such as nets and disruptive dyes designed to confuse the visual and optical targeting of drones—have appeared on vessels belonging to the Black Sea Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla. Reports suggest that these modifications are often applied inconsistently across different ships within the same fleet. The deployment of these countermeasures appears to have accelerated following the first confirmed Ukrainian drone strike targeting an object belonging to the Baltic Fleet.
Specifically, on the morning of June 3rd, Ukrainian drones struck the corvette “Boikij,” a vessel classified as a Project 11356 frigate. The presence of these visible modifications on the ships suggests an adaptation to evolving threat patterns. The varying application of nets and camouflage across different ships within the fleet points to an ad-hoc response rather than a standardized, systemic overhaul of the entire navy’s defensive posture.
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