Very good article on an alarming subject.

Fortunately, the United States and other countries are not standing idly by. The U.S. has delivered maritime drones to Ukraine to help it monitor and defend its territorial waters. These drones can providing surveillance and intelligence for naval operations. They can also carry various payloads, such as cameras, radars, sensors, and weapons, to detect and deter hostile activities.

The maritime drones could be very effective in reducing the Russian threats on commercial ships, as they can provide early warning, situational awareness, and targeting data for Ukrainian forces. They can also help identify and neutralize sea mines that Russia has laid in the approaches to Ukrainian ports. Moreover, they can act as a deterrent and a show of solidarity with Ukraine, as they demonstrate the U.S. commitment and capability to support its ally in the face of Russian aggression.