Russia has reportedly increased the number of war dolphins guarding the Sevastopol naval base. Currently up to seven animals are said to be on patrol.
Russia fears further attacks on the Black Sea naval port in Crimea and has strengthened a special unit. The number of war dolphins patrolling there has doubled.
According to a report by naval website Navalnews, three to four trained dolphins have been used so far for military purposes. New analyzes should show that up to seven animals now guard the important harbor. According to the report, these often have to be on the road or Russia has expanded the area to be protected.
The Dolphin unit may be expanded in response to the attack on the port in October last year. At that time, underwater drones attacked a warship and a mine in Sevastopol.
Boats to the place of action
The Crimean port is of strategic importance to Russia as the Black Sea Fleet is headquartered here. Dolphins are only part of the preserve. According to Navalnews, a surveillance ship is stationed in front of the port, and helicopters and speedboats are also constantly circling. In addition, there is anti-missile and radar tracking. Dolphins are said to stay inside the anti-ship barrier if they sink. They are brought to their place of action in small boats protected by a special tent.
Dolphins are used against combat divers who can carry out sabotage and infiltrate naval bases. Because they are fast and agile in the water, finned animals have a significant advantage over humans. According to a report by Russian news agency RIA Novosti, the dolphins carry a special sonar that sends signals directly to their respective military unit.
Dolphins are also used by other countries for military purposes. The United States and Sweden have reported related programs, and Israel and North Korea are also said to be using them.
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