Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck seven vessels belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Azov and Black seas overnight, along with six Russian air defense assets on Russian territory and seven energy facilities in occupied territories, including Crimea, USF Commander Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi said on Facebook.
Among the vessels hit were three tankers and four bulk carriers. Since July 1, as part of Operation MoLoChKa, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a total of 119 such vessels in the Sea of Azov and 64 in the Black Sea.
Regarding Russian air defenses, Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system, as well as Nebo-U, Kasta 2E2, Gamma S1M, and two Nebo-SV radar stations located near the Russian cities of Yeysk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Kamyshevatskaya. According to Brovdi, all six targets were destroyed.
Since the beginning of July, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a total of 25 Russian air defense assets, including 12 surface-to-air missile systems, 12 radar stations, and one electronic warfare system.
The overnight operation also targeted seven energy facilities and electrical substations in the occupied territories, including in Yalta, Morske, Pryvitne, Luchyste, and other settlements.
"Since July 1, as part of Operation Crimean Switch Off, Ukrainian forces have struck a total of 103 energy facilities," Brovdi said.
