· Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russian maritime supply routes near occupied Crimea.
· Ukraine states the attacks are part of a "logistics lockdown" targeting Russian supply lines to Crimea.
· Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi ("Magyar") claimed at least 36 vessels were hit over four days (6–9 July).
· Most targeted vessels were Russian commercial oil tankers described by Ukraine as part of Russia's "shadow fleet."
· The reported number of ships hit has not been independently verified.
· Satellite imagery analyzed by BBC Verify showed fewer tankers near Kerch Port after Ukrainian attacks.
· Russia's Rostov governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed two empty tankers were attacked in Taganrog Bay.
· Those two tankers were still burning the following day.
· Ukraine claimed two previously attacked tankers each carried approximately 7,000 metric tons of fuel destined for Crimea.
· Satellite imagery showed smoke from a burning vessel approximately 4.2 km (2.5 miles) off Crimea's coast.
· Satellite imagery also showed approximately 20 vessels leaving the area toward the Black Sea.
· Ukraine identified several vessels it claims were struck: Venera-3, Sanar-1, Sanar-17, Klimena, Thetis, Alexey Savrasov, Penelopa.
· Ukraine also claimed attacks on passenger ferry SKS One and one bulk carrier at Kerch Port.
· Ukraine released footage of a naval drone attacking the sanctioned tanker Blue near Yalta.
· Ukraine continued strikes against Russian oil refineries and fuel depots.
· Ukraine reported additional attacks on fuel facilities in Tver region, Stavropol region, and an oil terminal in Rostov region believed to be Yug Rusi.
· President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia should experience the consequences of the war through attacks on its fuel infrastructure.
· U.S. President Donald Trump described Ukraine's drone campaign as an escalation that could contribute to ending the war.
· Russian military bloggers reported Ukraine struck 12 tankers during one night between Wednesday and Thursday.
· Russian military bloggers criticized the lack of naval protection for fuel tankers.
· Russian sources stated much of the Black Sea Fleet is based at Novorossiysk.
· Vladimir Putin estimated Crimea requires approximately 70,000 metric tons of fuel per month.
· Russia has increased fuel deliveries to Crimea by land and sea following supply disruptions.
· Russia has imposed a ban on diesel exports.
· Fuel shortages or rationing have been reported in more than 90% of Russian regions, according to the article.
· Russian-appointed authorities in Crimea reported disruptions to fuel, electricity, and transportation.
· Ukraine has targeted both land and maritime supply routes supporting Russian forces in Crimea. ← Back to Fiveo1