Sea of Azov
Coverage of Sea of Azov in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine claims hits on more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Ukrainian drones hit a dozen Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, according to Ukraine's military, as part of a campaign to disrupt fuel supplies to Russian forces and isolate Crimea.
- Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at 'industrial scale' as Moscow bans diesel exports
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone offensive targeting Russian oil tankers, refineries, and maritime logistics, disrupting fuel supplies as Moscow banned diesel exports. President Zelenskyy and President Trump discussed air defense and a potential drone agreement at the NATO summit, with Ukraine highlighting its growing long-range capabilities.
- Ukraine Hits 14 Russian Vessels Overnight, Says 35 Shadow Fleet Ships Struck in 4 Days
Ukraine reported striking 14 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, including 12 tankers linked to Russia’s sanctioned 'shadow fleet.' Ukrainian forces claimed 35 ships were targeted over 96 hours and 45 military sites were attacked in occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine.
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems during a NATO summit meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. The U.S. pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, a move aimed at countering Russian missile attacks.
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones have attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, following a U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, while military exchanges between Ukraine and Russia involved drones and missiles.
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. The U.S. announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, following a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Ukraine Says It Struck 8 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Near Crimea
Ukraine's drone forces reported striking eight 'Shadow Fleet' tankers near Crimea in the Sea of Azov.
- Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Helicopter in Sea of Azov
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian helicopter in the Sea of Azov on July 4. The type of helicopter and crew status remain unspecified. A railway bridge near Stanytsia Luhanska, used by Russian forces for transporting personnel and equipment, was also targeted.
- Bridge Strikes, Drone Swarms: Ukraine Targets Russia’s Key Crimea Supply Route
Ukrainian forces are intensifying strikes on Russia’s R-280 'Novorossiya' supply route, a critical logistics corridor linking Russia to occupied Crimea via Mariupol and the Sea of Azov. Military traffic on the route has dropped by 71% due to sustained drone attacks on convoys, bridges, and rail links as part of Ukraine’s 'middle strike' strategy to disrupt Russian logistics.
- Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
Ukraine claims it attacked five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and Russian-occupied coastal waters. The country also admitted responsibility for a drone strike in Romania.
- Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine claims to have struck five cargo ships carrying illegal goods in the Sea of Azov and Russian-occupied coastal waters. The country also admitted to a drone attack in Romania. Putin is preparing for a key speech.
- 5 Azerbaijani Crew Members Killed in Sea of Azov Cargo Ship Attack
Five Azerbaijani crew members were killed and three others wounded in an attack on two commercial vessels, the Natra and Zircon, in the Sea of Azov. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry reported the incident.
- Five Azerbaijanis Killed In Azov Sea Drone Strike As Moscow Blames Kyiv
Five Azerbaijani citizens were killed and three injured in a drone strike on cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov. Russia blamed Ukraine, while Ukraine stated its drones targeted ships carrying 'illegal cargo' in occupied Ukrainian ports without confirming casualties.
- Ukraine military destroys Russian naval aircraft and missile systems in theatrical display
Ukrainian drones destroyed two Russian Tu-142 naval aircraft at a military airfield in Taganrog, near the Sea of Azov, and an Iskander ballistic missile launcher on Saturday, as captured on video.
- The Sea of Azov: Ukraine’s loss but hardly Russia’s gain
The Sea of Azov's Ukrainian steel plants have been destroyed by Russia's invasion, representing a significant loss for Ukraine. The article suggests Russia's gains from the conflict are minimal despite the destruction.