Video: Ukrainian drones struck 14 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet overnight
Ukraine’s unmanned aerial vehicle forces carried out a large-scale nighttime operation during which they struck 14 Russian vessels used to support the military logistics of the occupying forces.
Ukrainian drone operators struck Russian military logistics facilities in the waters of the Sea of Azov and near occupied Crimea.
The following targets were struck:
- 10 tankers in the Sea of Azov—they were attacked by fighters from the 9th “Kairos” Battalion of the 414th Separate “Birds of Magyar” Brigade, the 1st Separate Center, and the 412th “Nemesis” Brigade.
- One ferry in the Sea of Azov—it was struck by operators from the 1st Separate Center.
- Three ferries in the Kerch area of occupied Crimea—the strike was carried out by servicemen of the 413th Separate “Raid” Regiment.
It is reported that the targeted vessels were used to support the operations of Russia’s “shadow fleet” and helped the Kremlin circumvent international sanctions.
It is noted that these strikes complicate logistics for Russian troops and reduce Russia’s ability to finance its war economy.
Source: Security Service of Ukraine.
On the night of July 10, the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out strikes on a number of Russian military and logistical facilities, hitting 18 ships, an oil refinery, oil terminals, and fuel infrastructure.
In addition, on the night of July 8, strike drones of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, Voronezh Oblast, Russia. This airbase is home to Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft used for both combat and training missions.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have reduced the strength of the Russian army by another 1,260 troops. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated data on enemy losses as of July 8, also reporting the destruction of a significant amount of enemy equipment.
