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Ukraine strikes 11 more vessels from Russia's shadow fleet

16 July 2026 15:09 (UTC +04:00)

Ukraine struck 11 more vessels belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" today, APA reports.

The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces said on its Telegram channel that the targets included five oil tankers, one gas tanker, three dry cargo ships, and two tugboats.

According to the statement, the strikes were carried out in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The Ukrainian side said that a total of 147 vessels belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" have been struck as part of Operation "MoLoChKa," which has been ongoing from July 6 to July 16. Of those, 117 were targeted in the Sea of Azov and 30 in the Black Sea.

Ilgar Khudiyev

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