Azov Sea

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces conducted a strike on 13 electrical substations in Russian-occupied territories, including Crimea, and targeted four maritime assets linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black and Azov Seas. The attacks were reported by USF Commander Robert Brovdi and confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff.

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck 13 Russian Shadow Fleet vessels in the Black and Azov Seas on July 18. The targeted ships included dry cargo vessels, tankers, and floating cranes, increasing the total number of vessels hit during Operation 'Molochka' to 172 over 13 days.

Ukraine attacked 12 vessels in Russia's Black Sea shadow fleet to disrupt fuel supplies to occupied regions and Crimea. The Unmanned Systems Forces reported hitting 159 ships from Russia's shadow fleet in 10 days, including 117 in the Azov Sea and 42 in the Black Sea, as part of Operation Molochka to cripple sanctioned logistics.

Ten people, including a child, were injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, causing fires and explosions in multiple districts. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting most of the 10 missiles and 121 drones launched by Russia, while Russian forces claimed targeting drone facilities and ports in Ukraine.

Ukrainian drone forces struck over 20 Russian shadow fleet vessels in the Azov Sea and Kerch Strait over 72 hours, hitting at least 19 tankers with FP-2 kamikaze drones. Several ships were set afire, one abandoned, and crew evacuations occurred, with Russia confirming damage to two tankers and injuries to two sailors. The campaign targets Russia's oil export revenues, which fund around 25% of its budget.

Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones during a nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions, the Crimean peninsula, and the Black Sea and Azov Sea. The incident was reported by Russia's Defence Ministry.

Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major night-time attack across 12 Russian regions, Crimea, the Black Sea, and the Azov Sea, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. This marks one of the largest drone attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over four years ago, surpassing the previous record of 556 drones on May 17.