On the night of July 11, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck 21 Russian tankers in the waters of the Sea of Azov. The operation was carried out as part of reducing the military-economic potential of the Russian Federation. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes UNN.
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21 tankers, tugs, dry cargo ships and other enemy watercraft were hit
The department added that the tankers are used to transport oil and petroleum products bypassing international sanctions, ensuring the flow of funds to finance the armed aggression against Ukraine.
Also hit were four tugs, two dry cargo vessels and a dredger, which are used by the enemy to support military logistics, transport cargo and maintain port infrastructure
The extent of the damage and the results of the strikes are being clarified.
In the video published by the military, it can be seen that the strikes were carried out, in particular, by FP drones manufactured by Fire Point.
According to data from the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert "Madjar" Brovdi, over the past 6 days, the military has struck 76 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet.
The shadow oil fleet is noticeably thinning, the week of default continues. It appears that movement through the Kerch Strait has been stopped