Ukraine's military reported striking 90 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over the week of July 6–12, including tankers and ferries, as part of its ongoing drone campaign. The figures are not independently verified.
Ukraine's military stated on Monday that its forces struck 90 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over the span of a week ending July 12, 2026. The reported tally includes tankers and ferries, reflecting the continuation of a drone-based campaign targeting Russia's shadow fleet, which transports oil and gas. The military did not provide independent verification or damage assessments.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Ukraine's maritime strikes, including claims of 35 ships hit in 96 hours (July 9), 21 ships in 72 hours (July 8), and 14 ships overnight (July 12). The cumulative figures remain unverified, and the operational impact on Russia's maritime logistics is unclear.
The campaign, now in its second month, has focused on disrupting Russian energy exports from occupied Ukrainian ports and the Sea of Azov. The latest report, covering a full week, marks the highest single-week tally claimed by Kyiv.
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