Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russian Tankers in the Black Sea
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Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian tankers and other vessels in the Black Sea, striking 20 ships in drone attacks, including oil tankers and gas carriers linked to Russia. These actions follow recent successful strikes in the Sea of Azov and represent escalating naval conflict.
After striking 116 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov in recent weeks, Ukraine’s military is turning its sights on ships in the Black Sea, hitting in drone attacks as many as 20 vessels overnight on Wednesday. Ukrainian forces struck 17 Russia-linked oil tankers, 2 gas carriers, and one tugboat early on July 15, drone unit commander Robert Brovdi said on Telegram today, adding that an official report with video evidence would follow later in the day. “The first round of the naval battle is over,”…