Ukraine Strikes 14 Russian Vessels in Sea of Azov Disrupting Logistics
Ukrainian Unmanned Forces Commander Robert Brovdi reported that Ukrainian naval drones and missiles targeted 14 Russian vessels, including 10 fuel tankers and four ferries, in the Sea of Azov overnight on July 12, 2026. This operation forced Russia to halt commercial maritime traffic through the Kerch Strait and the critical Don-Azov canal system. Intelligence reports indicate a 55 percent decline in active Russian maritime transponders in the region as Ukraine transitions to a sustained economic-warfare strategy.
Date: July 12, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: SANA News