Ukrainian military sources claim to have destroyed 10 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, including eight fuel tankers from Russia's shadow fleet, a dry cargo ship, and a supply ferry. The figures are not independently verified. The Zioneer has reported on several similar strikes on Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov in recent weeks.
Ukrainian military sources claimed overnight that forces destroyed 10 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, including eight fuel tankers from Russia's shadow fleet, a dry cargo ship, and a supply ferry. The figures are not independently verified. The claim adds a ferry to the tally, differing from earlier reports of strikes on tankers alone.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (Tue 11:48 Jerusalem) that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed 12 tankers were struck. That report followed a claim of seven tankers and one cargo ship destroyed, and before that, a claim of eight tankers. All three reports were published at the same time, and none have been independently confirmed. On Monday evening (Jul 6, 23:48 Jerusalem), Ukraine's Security Service confirmed strikes on two Russian tankers and S-400 launchers in the Sea of Azov, as The Zioneer reported. Earlier, on Jun 5, The Zioneer reported strikes on five Russian cargo ships in the same area.
These strikes are part of a broader Ukrainian campaign to disrupt Russian maritime logistics and the shadow fleet used to evade sanctions, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
All figures remain unverified. The discrepancy between the claim of 12 tankers and the current claim of eight tankers (plus other vessels) has not been explained. Damage extent and casualties are unknown. No independent confirmation has been provided.
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