maritime drones

Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet: 20 Vessels Hit

Ukraine initiated a new phase of its maritime drone campaign, targeting 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea on July 15. This operation, named “MoLoChKa,” has expanded from the Sea of Azov, where Ukrainian drones had previously attacked 116 vessels. The recent strikes on July 15 reportedly hit 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat. These vessels are believed to support Russia’s military logistics through cargo transport and port infrastructure servicing.

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Ukraine Targets Russian Shadow Fleet in Black Sea Campaign

This marks an expansion of Ukraine’s maritime drone campaign, extending beyond the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea. Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi announced that Operation MoLoChKa, conducted on Ukraine’s Statehood Day, resulted in strikes on 20 Russian vessels. These targets included 17 oil tankers, 2 gas tankers, and 1 tugboat, a move framed as a response to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s condemnation of previous attacks. The campaign aims to disrupt Russia’s maritime logistics, restrict fuel to Crimea, and undermine oil exports financing the war.

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