Ukraine targets another 11 Russian ships in Sea of Azov - dw.com
Ukraine has conducted a series of drone strikes against Russian commercial shipping in the Sea of Azov, targeting tankers and cargo vessels. Russia's Agriculture Ministry is now seeking alternative shipping routes to maintain grain exports.
Why it matters
The strikes represent an escalation in the economic war, specifically targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet' and energy infrastructure, which impacts global supply chains.
Ukraine said it struck tankers and cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, in the latest strikes on Russian commercial shipping. Moscow's Agriculture Ministry said "alternative shipping routes" are being sought.
https://p.dw.com/p/5H4HV Ukraine said the targets included five tankers, five cargo vessels and a tugboat Advertisement Ukraine said on Tuesday that another 11 Russian vessels were targeted in overnight strikes on the Sea of Azov.
Kyiv's drone forces commander, Robert Brovdi, known by his callsign "Magyar," said in a statement on Telegram that the targets included five tankers, five cargo vessels and one tugboat.
He said the aim was to damage Russia 's "shadow fleet" and to limit Russia's fuel supplies to Kremlin-controlled Crimea.
The Reuters news agency reported that shipping in the area remained restricted on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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