Ukrainian military forces claimed to have struck 12 ships of…
Ukrainian military forces claimed to have struck 12 ships of Russia's 'shadow fleet' between July 6 and 17, aiming to disrupt the logistics of oil, fuel, and goods evading sanctions by rendering vessels non-operational without causing spills.
Consensus
- Ukrainian military forces claimed to have struck ships of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
- The strikes occurred between July 6 and 17.
- The goal was to disrupt the logistics of oil, fuel, and goods bypassing sanctions.
- Each targeted vessel was intended to be rendered non-operational—drifting, blind, and deaf—with no holes to prevent spills.
Points of divergence
- The total number of ships hit during the period from July 6 to 17 is stated as 159. — tvrain
- Commander of UAV forces in Ukrainian Armed Forces, Robert Bровdi, specified that nine cargo ships, one tanker, a gas carrier, and a tugboat were damaged. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ukraine claims strike on 12 ships of Russia's 'shadow fleet' — Дождь
- Ukraine's Armed Forces claim strike on 12 ships of Russia's 'shadow fleet' — Дождь (Telegram)