Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Russia has temporarily suspended shipping operations in the Sea of Azov after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted oil tankers and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the strikes were part of a broader campaign to disrupt Russia’s fuel supply lines and weaken logistics supporting Moscow’s military operations in occupied territories.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure
According to Robert Brovdi, chief of Ukraine’s drone forces, Ukrainian units struck 10 oil tankers, four ferries, and a major oil refinery in Syzran during overnight operations from Saturday to Sunday.
Brovdi also said Ukrainian forces carried out several attacks on electricity substations in Russian-occupied Crimea, further targeting infrastructure linked to Russia’s military operations.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Drone Strike Hits Tanker in Sea of Azov
A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker as it entered the Azov-Black Sea Canal, according to Yury Slyusar, governor of Russia’s Rostov region.
Slyusar said the resulting fire was quickly brought under control and confirmed there was no risk of an oil spill, as the vessel was empty at the time of the attack. He also stated that no casualties were reported.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Russia Suspends Shipping Operations
The repeated attacks on vessels and oil infrastructure have prompted Russian authorities to temporarily halt shipping operations in the Sea of Azov, a key maritime route linked to Russia’s southern ports and occupied Crimea.
The disruption comes as Ukraine intensifies efforts to target Russian logistics and fuel transportation networks.
Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Ukraine Expands Campaign Against Russian Tankers
According to Ukrainian military officials, more than 40 Russian tankers have been targeted in the Sea of Azov in recent weeks.
Kyiv says the campaign is intended to disrupt fuel supplies supporting Russian military operations and further isolate Moscow-occupied Crimea by weakening maritime transport and logistics.
The latest strikes underscore Ukraine’s growing use of long-range drones to target strategic infrastructure deep inside Russian-controlled territory, adding pressure on Moscow’s military supply chain as the conflict continues.
