Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Strike 218 Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels Since July
Ukrainian units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have struck 12 Russian vessels in the Black and Azov seas during the first week of August, USF Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said UATV English reports. According to Brovdi, the strikes were carried out as part of Operation MoLoChKa, which began on July 6. Since the start of the operation, Ukrainian drones have struck 218 Russian vessels,…
In the past week, Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have conducted strikes on 12 Russian vessels in both the Black and Azov Seas, according to USF Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi. These strikes were carried out as part of Operation MoLoChKa, which commenced on July 6. Overall, Ukrainian drones have targeted 218 Russian vessels since the operation's inception, with 134 vessels struck in the Sea of Azov and 84 in the Black Sea.
The primary objective of Operation MoLoChKa is to disrupt Russia's maritime logistics and vessels comprising its shadow fleet, which Moscow utilizes to transport oil and cargo while evading international restrictions. Additionally, USF units reported striking 102 Russian military targets within 48 hours, encompassing energy infrastructure, warehouses, radar systems, and vessels associated with Russia's shadow fleet.
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Also reported by 1 other outlet
- Ukrainian special forces hit 12 more vessels from Russia's shadow fleet en.interfax.com.ua
