Russia turns warships into ‘Mad Max’-style machines to counter Ukraine drones

Amid its war with Ukraine, Russia has equipped its ships with anti-drone nets and metal cages, giving them a look reminiscent of machines from movie “Mad Max,” a Financial Times report said. Russia has done this to protect vessels from Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukraine have struck over 218 Russian-linked vessels in Sea of Azov and Black Sea since July 2026.