Daytime footage has emerged of Ukraine's unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) which is a remotely controlled submersible that will target Russia's Black Sea Fleet off the coast of Crimea.

The vessel was designed by Ukrainians and paid for by donations. The UUV can be used as a bomb drone, similar to Ukraine's fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USV), but can also be used in reconnaissance and frogman transportation roles.

The vessel is 6 meters long and reportedly has a range of 1,000km, however, the explosive payload yield hasn't been disclosed.

"Marichka" Ukraine's unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), 6 meters in length, 1000 km range. Attack, transport, and recon roles. Explosive payload TBD. pic.twitter.com/3GyOkMdehY

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