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Ukrainian Drone Offensive Targets Russian Shadow Fleet in Sea of Azov

Nineteen Russian tankers operating as part of a clandestine 'shadow fleet' have been struck by Ukrainian drones within the last 72 hours, according to Robert Brovdi, commander of Kyiv's drone forces. The operation, centered in the Sea of Azov, marks a calculated escalation in Ukraine's campaign to isolate occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian Drone Offensive Targets Russian Shadow Fleet in Sea of Azov

The campaign has focused on vessels essential to maintaining Russian logistics in the region. Nine of the nineteen tankers were hit during a specific tactical push reported by Brovdi on Wednesday via Telegram. By targeting these ships, Ukrainian forces aim to disrupt the maritime supply lines that sustain the Russian military presence on the peninsula.

This series of strikes represents a significant shift in how Kyiv utilizes unmanned aerial systems to project power across maritime boundaries. The ability to reach deep into the Sea of Azov with drone technology challenges the security of Russian commercial assets that have operated with relative impunity since the start of the conflict.

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