Ukraine says 12 Russian shadow fleet vessels hit in one week

Ukrainian drones have struck another 12 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Black and Azov seas over the past week, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, said in a Telegram post, as quoted by Report.

The vessels were struck in the Black and Azov seas between August 1 and 8 as part of Operation MoLoChKa.

Brovdi said one of the vessels was hit near Gelendzhik.

Since the operation began on July 6, Ukrainian forces have struck a total of 218 vessels, including 134 in the Sea of Azov and 84 in the Black Sea.

Brovdi said the operation would continue even after reaching the previously announced target of 221 vessels. He also said shipping through the Kerch Strait has remained blocked since July 10.