Massive Ukrainian Drone Campaign Targets Moscow and Russian Shipping
Ukraine launched a multi-day drone offensive hitting over 105 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov between July 6 and July 13, including 10 tankers and 4 ferries overnight. Concurrently, a wave of over 300 Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow region; Russian officials reported downing 81 drones over Istra, resulting in three deaths. The strikes have caused significant fuel shortages in occupied Crimea and severely disrupted Russian maritime logistics in the region.
Date: July 13, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 3
Source: PBS News