Defense Forces strike 21 russian tankers in Sea of Azov - General Staff

On the night of July 11, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck russian vessels in the waters of the Sea of Azov. The strike targeted 21 tankers that russia had been using to transport oil and petroleum products in circumvention of international sanctions.

It was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Which russian vessels did the Ukrainian Armed Forces strike in the Sea of Azov?

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the Ukrainian military also struck:

• 21 tankers;
• four tugboats;
• two dry cargo ships;
• one dredger.

According to military officials, the tugs, dry cargo ships, and dredger were supporting military logistics, cargo transportation, and the operation of port infrastructure that russia uses to support its forces.

The General Staff noted that they are currently assessing the extent of the damage and the final results of the strike.

What “Madyar” wrote about the destruction of the vessels?

Later, at 11:55 a.m., Robert Brovdi (call sign “Madyar”), the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces, reported that over the past six days, the Ukrainian military had struck a total of 76 russian vessels.

Earlier, authorities in the Rostov Oblast also reported an attack in the Taganrog Bay. According to their reports, four vessels were damaged, including a methanol tanker.