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
- StrongUkraine says it struck 13 more Russian ships, total 172 since July 6
- DevelopingUkraine says it struck 13 Russian ships in Black Sea, Sea of Azov in past 48 hours
- StrongUkraine reports striking nine more Russian shadow fleet tankers in Sea of Azov
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