Seven ships of the Russian 'shadow fleet', seven substations in…
Seven ships of the Russian 'shadow fleet', seven substations in annexed Crimea, and six air defense elements were hit on the night of July 20. The SBU of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Commander Robert 'Madjar' Brovdi of the UAV forces stated that drones from his units struck three tankers overnight.
Consensus
- Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on maritime vessels in the Azov and Black Seas.
- Russian military authorities reported strikes on Ukrainian naval assets or infrastructure.
- Commander Robert 'Madyar' Bровди of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces is cited across multiple sources as a source of claims about attacks on Russian ships.
Points of divergence
- The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that five ships in the Black Sea were hit by 'Geran-4 Siker' drones, with four being cargo ships and one a bulk carrier, all used for delivering military supplies to Ukraine. — interfax
- The Ukrainian Security Service (SBS) reported that 7 shadow fleet vessels, 7 power substations in annexed Crimea, and 6 air defense elements were hit overnight on July 20. — tg_astrapress
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that 24 ships used by Ukraine were destroyed over one week, including 14 cargo ships, 3 ferries, 2 container ships, a tanker, and two unmanned boats; also reported attacks on military infrastructure in Ukraine. — riamo
- Ukrainian forces claimed to have destroyed 136 shadow fleet vessels, with 20 hit the previous night, as part of an operation named 'Molochka' (Moscow Lies Through Crimea). — tg_sotavisionmedia
- Ukrainian forces reported destroying 28 Russian tankers in the Azov Sea on July 11, along with four tugs, two cargo ships, and one special vessel; also claimed attacks on 53 military targets in Crimea and southern occupied Ukraine. — novaya_eu
- Ukrainian forces reported attacking eight tankers of the Russian 'shadow fleet' in the Azov Sea, with Commander Bровди stating that the battle for fuel to Crimea continues. — tg_tvrain
- Ukrainian forces attacked eight Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Azov Sea on July 7; all were identified and under Russian flag, with one name still unconfirmed. One cargo ship and one ferry also hit. — meduza
- The Russian Black Sea Fleet destroyed six Ukrainian unmanned boats within a day; earlier, Russia reported shooting down 797 Ukrainian drones in one day. — vesti
Coverage (15 sources)
- Russian Ministry of Defense claims five ships carrying supplies for Ukrainian Armed Forces were hit by 'Geran-4' drones — Интерфакс
- Seven Russian 'shadow fleet' ships, seven substations in annexed Crimea, and six air defense elements were hit on the night of July 20 — SBU of Armed Forces of Ukraine — ASTRA
- Seven Russian 'shadow fleet' ships, seven substations in annexed Crimea, and six air defense elements were hit on the night of July 20 — SBU of Armed Forces of Ukraine — ASTRA
- Seven Russian 'shadow fleet' ships, seven substations in annexed Crimea, and six air defense elements were hit on the night of July 20 — SBU of Armed Forces of Ukraine — ASTRA
- Another 4 Russian 'shadow fleet' ships hit in the Black Sea by Ukraine's drone systems — ASTRA
- Russian Ministry of Defense reports destruction of 24 Ukrainian ships in a week — РИАМО
- SBU claims destruction of 19 Russian shadow fleet tankers and one barge in Black Sea — ASTRA
- Ukrainian forces claim destruction of 136 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels, 20 in last night — SOTAvision
- Ukraine claims destruction of another 28 ships from Russia's 'shadow fleet' — Новая газета Европа
- Ukraine forces attacked nine Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov — Новая газета Европа
- Ukraine strikes eight Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov — ASTRA
- Ukraine reports strike on eight tankers of Russia's 'shadow fleet' — Дождь (Telegram)
- Eight tankers of Russia's 'shadow fleet' hit by Ukrainian forces in the Sea of Azov — Meduza
- Russian forces attacked eight 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Sea of Azov — Новая газета Европа
- Black Sea Fleet sank six unmanned boats of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
Key entities
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Russia
- Robert 'Madjar' Brovdi
- Unmanned Systems Forces
- SBS
- Azov Sea
- Crimea
- Black Sea
- Ukraine
- Ministry of Defense
- Black Sea Fleet
- Moscow
- Izvestiya
- Robert Brovdizayavilo