Ukraine Vows to Step Up Drone Attacks on Russian Tankers in the Black Sea

The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine attacked 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat on the night of July 15, according to officials. Previously, the drone campaign had been concentrated on the Sea of Azov, where a total of 116 Russian "shadow fleet" ships were targeted. Brovdi stated that the next target will be vessels belonging to Russia's "shadow flotilla" in the Black Sea, which is connected to the Sea of Azov via the Kerch Strait.

Following the strike, the city of Kerch in occupied Crimea was left without power, said the occupation-appointed city head Ivan Koshel. The company "Krimenergo" reported that some settlements in the northwestern and eastern parts of the peninsula were without electricity. Water supply has also been limited due to damage to power grids.