Russia’s powerful nuclear submarines wrapped in nets to shield them from drones

Satellite images show Russia covering Borei-class ballistic missile submarines at the Rybachiy base with anti-drone nets.

The move is meant to protect docked nuclear submarines from small FPV drone attacks after recent Ukrainian operations exposed base vulnerabilities.

The step highlights how drone warfare is forcing even strategic nuclear assets to adopt improvised defenses.

It also raises broader concerns about the security and survivability of high-value military platforms.