Ukraine announced on Wednesday that it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, according to a report by ynet. The figures are not independently verified.
Ukraine announced on Wednesday that it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, according to a report by ynet. The figures are not independently verified. The claim is the latest in a series of Ukrainian reports of strikes on Russian vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, part of a months-long maritime campaign targeting Russia's shadow fleet. The Zioneer has covered previous Ukrainian claims of striking 14, 35, and 90 vessels over various periods. The current report does not specify the types of vessels hit or the extent of damage.
- StrongUkraine says it struck 14 Russian ships overnight, 10 of them tankers
- DevelopingUkraine: at least 35 Russian ships hit in Black Sea, Sea of Azov over 96 hours
- DevelopingUkraine says it struck a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Black Sea
- StrongUkrainian unmanned vessel struck Russian tanker in Black Sea, report says
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