Satellite Images Show The Russian Navy Deploying Trained Dolphins To Guard Base

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Daily Mail: Russia 'deployed military DOLPHINS to protect Black Sea naval base as Ukraine invasion began’ 

* Putin stationed 'spy dolphins' to protect key Black Sea harbour, US satellites find 

* Pens of the tactful sea mammals moved to Sevastopol naval base before invasion 

* Dolphins used for 'counter diving', protecting harbour against undersea break-in 

* They can also carry bombs, plant mines and attack enemy divers, reports claim 

* Sevastopol warships out of Ukraine missile range but vulnerable to sabotage 

* Flagship the Moskva, images show, was kept at Crimea port before its sinking 

The Russian military deployed highly trained 'spy dolphins' to secure its Black Sea naval HQ, satellites appear to have shown. 

Images released by the US Naval Institute today show dolphin pens were moved to the gates of Sevastopol Harbour, Crimea in the run-up to the invasion of Ukraine. 

Dolphins are used by the Russian military for 'counter diver' operations.  

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WNU Editor: I cannot tell much from the satellite image. 

Satellite Images Show The Russian Navy Deploying Trained Dolphins To Guard Base  

Trained Russian Navy Dolphins are Protecting Black Sea Naval Base, Satellite Photos Show -- USNI News  

Russia deploys trained military dolphins at Black Sea naval base, according to analysis of satellite images -- SKY News

Russia is using dolphins to protect Black Sea naval base, satellite photos suggest -- USA Today  

Russian navy deploys dolphin units in Black Sea -- UPI  

Russian navy deploys trained dolphins to guard base: satellite images -- The Hill