Ukraine's military claims to have struck 136 Russian ships and vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov since launching a drone offensive on July 6, according to Ukrainian reports. The figures are not independently verified.
Ukraine claims to have struck 136 Russian vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov over the past nine days, according to military sources. The drone campaign, which Kyiv says began on July 6, has reportedly targeted cargo ships, tankers, and other vessels in a sustained push against Russia's maritime assets.
The claim adds to a series of Ukrainian reports of strikes on Russian shipping in recent weeks. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar claims, including 35 ships hit over 96 hours in early July and 90 vessels in the week of July 6–12. All figures remain unverified by independent sources, though the scale of the reported campaign has grown steadily.
No independent confirmation of the 136-vessel tally is available. The Ukrainian military has not provided visual evidence or detailed breakdowns for the claimed strikes.
- StrongUkraine reports striking 90 Russian vessels in Sea of Azov over past week
- DevelopingUkraine: at least 35 Russian ships hit in Black Sea, Sea of Azov over 96 hours
- StrongUkraine says it struck 14 Russian ships overnight, 10 of them tankers
- DevelopingRussia says it downed 430 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 91 over Moscow
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