Ukraine said it struck eight tankers belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov overnight, according to a report from Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The vessels were reportedly en route to Crimea, which has been effectively under an energy blockade by Ukrainian forces. Damage and casualty details have not been released.
Ukraine reported overnight strikes against eight vessels it identified as part of Russia's shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The Ukrainian report described the vessels as tankers en route to Crimea, which Ukrainian forces have placed under a de facto energy blockade. The strike follows a pattern of Ukrainian operations over recent weeks targeting Russian maritime assets in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. On July 6, Ukraine's Security Service confirmed strikes on two Russian tankers and S-400 launchers in the same area; earlier in June, Ukrainian forces struck five Russian cargo ships in Sea of Azov ports. The Zioneer reported earlier that Ukraine is systematically expanding its naval strike capabilities against vessels linked to Russian energy exports and military logistics. The specific damage or casualty toll from tonight's reported strikes is not yet independently verified.
2 developments
- DevelopingUkraine's Security Service confirms strikes on two Russian tankers, S-400 launchers in Sea of Azov
- DevelopingUkraine says it struck a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Black Sea
- StrongUkraine struck oil refineries at St. Petersburg port overnight
- DevelopingUkraine struck oil infrastructure over 850 km inside Russia with kamikaze drones, report says
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