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Zelensky Reports Strikes on Russian Oil Tankers and Merchant Ships in the Black Sea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces have successfully struck two oil tankers and four merchant vessels belonging to a Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea.

Editorial StaffJuly 20, 20261 MIN READ

In a significant military operation, Ukrainian forces have targeted and hit two oil tankers and four merchant ships that are part of a Russian shadow fleet operating in the Black Sea. This operation is seen as a crucial step in disrupting Russian maritime logistics.

Zelensky highlighted that the strikes also included attacks on logistical infrastructures and an oil depot located in the Moscow region, aiming to weaken Russia's supply capabilities.

The Ukrainian President's announcement underscores the ongoing conflict and the strategic importance of the Black Sea in the broader military engagements between Ukraine and Russia.