Ukrainian sources have reported that Ukraine struck 13 Russian ships operating in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov during the previous night. The reported damage included ten cargo ships, two tugboats, and one oil tanker. These operations contribute to a reported total of 196 Russian ships hit over the past two weeks, signaling an intensification of attacks against Russia’s naval infrastructure in the region.
According to Kyiv, these sustained actions are impacting the movement of Russian supplies and maritime transport, leading to increased isolation for Crimea via the sea routes. Russia has not issued an official statement regarding these specific claims, and the reported figures and extent of the damages have not been independently verified by third parties. The conflict escalated following Russia’s invasion of the Ukrainian state on February 24, 2022.
The focus of these reported strikes involves targeting various Russian vessels across the contested sea areas. Ukrainian military reports emphasize the disruption caused by striking these Russian ships, aiming to impede logistical capabilities within the Black Sea theater. The ongoing military activity continues to affect naval movements, drawing international attention to the maritime conflict.
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