Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov
Issued: 2 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-07-17 00:01:00 | CWD Notification 022- (Jul 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | Open source |
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| Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck twelve vessels reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov on the night of 17 July 2026 (exact times and positions not specified). Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi, confirmed that the strikes comprised of nine cargo ships, one oil tanker, one gas tanker, and one tugboat. The strikes were carried out by operators from the 9th Kairos Battalion, the 1st Separate Center, the 412th Separate Nemesis Brigade, and the 413th Raid Regiment. Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reported that from 6 - 17 July, one hundred and fifty-nine vessels reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet were struck during Operation 'MoLoChKa' in the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. | |||||