Ukraine destroyed eight Russian shadow fleet tankers.

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies

The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

Ukraine strikes eight Russian “shadow fleet” tankers in Sea of Azov, intensifying Crimea isolation campaign

Ukrainian drone forces struck eight Russian “shadow fleet” tankers delivering fuel to Crimea in the Sea of Azov on July 7-8, 2026. The vessels, each under international sanctions with approximately 7,000-ton deadweight capacity, were targeted to disrupt gasoline deliveries to the annexed peninsula. Russia reported intercepting around 70 Ukrainian drones over Rostov Region, with two […]

Ukraine destroyed eight Russian shadow fleet tankers.

Ukraine has destroyed eight Russian so-called shadow fleet tankers which were believed to be trying to supply annexed Crimea, Kyiv’s military has said. It is the latest blow to Russian despot Vladimir Putin as Ukraine [...]