Ukraine decimates Putin’s shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv his 116 vessels hit in week-long drone onslaught

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Ukraine decimates Putin’s shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv his 116 vessels hit in week-long drone onslaught

Daily Mail · 21 hours ago

Ukraine has reportedly carried out a week-long drone campaign against Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" in the Sea of Azov, striking 116 vessels and turning the waters into what has been described as a shipping graveyard. The operation targets ships Moscow uses to circumvent international sanctions, and marks a significant escalation in Kyiv's efforts to disrupt Russian maritime trade and military logistics in the region.

Full details of the strikes, including the methods used and the extent of damage to individual vessels, were not provided in the available article content. The report frames the campaign as a major blow to Russia's shadow fleet, which has been central to sustaining its oil exports and supply chains despite Western sanctions.

  • Ukraine struck 116 Russian shadow-fleet vessels in a week
  • Sea of Azov described as a Russian shipping graveyard
  • Drone campaign targets ships evading international sanctions

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