Ukraine Claims 116 Russian Ships Hit in Nine Days in Sea of Azov

Ukraine says it has struck another 11 Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov, bringing the total number of ships damaged during a nine-day campaign to 116, in what appears to be the most sustained effort yet to disrupt Russia’s maritime logistics and export trade.

The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said operators overnight struck five tankers, five cargo ships and one tugboat in coordinated operations involving multiple Ukrainian drone units.

According to the military, the campaign is aimed at undermining Russia’s ability to finance and sustain its war by targeting vessels supporting fuel and cargo