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Ukraine strikes nearly 28 vessels in Sea of Azov overnight, Russia closes sea access

11 July 2026 11:00 (UTC +04:00)

The Ukrainian military struck nearly 28 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, APA reports.

According to Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), Commander Robert Brovdi said additional reconnaissance is currently underway and the final number may increase.

Governor of Russia's Rostov region Yury Slyusar confirmed that four vessels were damaged in the strait near Taganrog. According to him, at least one of the damaged vessels was a tanker, and one sailor was killed.

The Ukrainian side also stated that a total of 76 tankers belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" have been struck over the past six days.

Meanwhile, according to Reuters, Russia closed the Azov-Don Shipping Canal following a massive Ukrainian drone attack.

The agency reported that Russia's Border Service is no longer accepting new applications for vessels to transit the canal connecting the Don River with the Sea of Azov. According to the report, vessel traffic through the Kerch Strait has also been temporarily suspended.