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Ukraine Drones Attack Russian Oil Tankers in Sea of Azov
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Ukraine Drones Attack Russian Oil Tankers in Sea of Azov

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian drones attacked nine Russian oil tankers in the Sea of Azov, according to Ukraine's drone forces commander.
  • The tankers were reportedly carrying fuel to Crimea, which is experiencing a shortage due to previous Ukrainian actions against oil infrastructure.
  • In the past three days, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked 19 oil tankers, one cargo ship, and one ferry.

Ukrainian drones attacked nine Russian oil tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, according to Robert Magyar, commander of Ukraine's drone forces. The vessels were reportedly carrying fuel to Crimea, which is facing a shortage due to earlier Ukrainian actions targeting its oil infrastructure.

This latest strike follows a separate attack yesterday that targeted 10 vessels, including eight oil tankers. Over the last three days, Ukrainian drones have allegedly attacked a total of 19 oil tankers, one cargo ship, and one ferry. Magyar also claimed that Ukrainian drones attacked six power substations in Crimea overnight, with video footage to be released soon.

The attacks highlight the ongoing conflict and Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian supply lines and energy infrastructure. The targeting of oil tankers and fuel shipments to Crimea suggests a strategic aim to exacerbate existing shortages and pressure Russia's logistical capabilities in the region.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.