Ukraine hits another 21 Russian tankers – video
Units from Ukraine's defence forces struck vessels in the waters of the Sea of Azov on the night of 10-11 July. Hits on 21 Russian tankers have been recorded.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Details: According to the military, the tankers are used to transport oil and petroleum products in circumvention of international sanctions, generating revenue to finance the armed aggression against Ukraine.
The General Staff added that four tugboats, two dry cargo vessels and a dredger were also hit. These are used by the Russians to support military logistics, transport cargo, and maintain port infrastructure operations.
The results of the strikes are currently unknown.
Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, later reported 28 Russian vessels had been hit.
Background:
- OSINT analysts from CyberBoroshno published an analysis of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure on the night of 9-10 July, reporting hits on "shadow fleet" vessels, ports and an oil refinery.
- Later, Russia suspended shipping through the Don-Azov Canal, which connects the Don River with the Sea of Azov, following a Ukrainian attack on 13 Russian vessels.
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