Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said they struck 12 oil tankers in the Sea of Azov on Tuesday, according to a report. The total rises from 7 tankers and one cargo ship reported earlier in the day. The strikes are part of a campaign to disrupt Russian oil transport. The figures are not independently verified.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed to have struck 12 oil tankers in the Sea of Azov by Tuesday evening, according to a report from open-source intelligence monitors. The figure updates an earlier claim from 11:48 Jerusalem that reported seven tankers and one cargo ship destroyed, and an initial claim of eight tankers.
Earlier Tuesday, at 11:48 Jerusalem, Ukraine reported striking eight tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. Within the same hour, the figure was revised to seven tankers and one cargo ship. On Monday, Jul 6, 23:48 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Ukraine's Security Service confirmed strikes on two Russian tankers and S-400 air defense launchers in the same area.
The strikes are part of an ongoing Ukrainian campaign to disrupt Russian oil transport, which has escalated in recent weeks. The Zioneer has reported on previous strikes, including five cargo ships in early June and a series of drone attacks on fuel infrastructure. The campaign targets the Russian shadow fleet used to transport oil from Russia to Crimea and beyond.
The latest claims have not been independently verified. The extent of damage to the vessels and the impact on Russian oil exports remain unclear.
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