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UkrainePublished: 18 July 2026 at 02:37

Ukraine's Drone Forces Report 116 Ships Destroyed; Expert Suggests Change in Tactics

The commander of Ukraine's unmanned systems forces announced the destruction of 116 ships in the Azov Sea over nine days. A former Kazakh energy minister believes Ukraine should change its strike tactics, potentially leading to Russia's collapse within six months.

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Commander Robert Brovdi, call sign "Magyar," of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) stated that 116 ships were destroyed in the Azov Sea over nine days. He noted on social media that the attacks are part of a broader plan, and clarified that the ships are not sunk but turned into drifting "ghost ships."

Former Kazakh energy minister Mukhtar Ablyazov acknowledged that Ukraine's strikes on oil refineries and tankers are effective, but Russia still manages to supply itself with fuel. He believes Ukraine should change its targeting strategy to exert greater pressure on Russia. Ablyazov predicts that such a tactical shift could lead to Russia's collapse within six months.

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