The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine struck 20 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet near the occupied Crimean peninsula on the night of 14-15 July. The targeted vessels included 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat.
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The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine struck 20 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet near the occupied Crimean peninsula on the night of 14-15 July, including 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea on the night of July 15. The commander reported that 17 oil tankers, 2 gas tankers, and 1 tugboat were neutralized.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have downed 93 Ukrainian drones during the July 15 attack on Kerch.
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Ukrainian forces struck 17 oil tankers, two gas carriers, and a tugboat in the Black Sea on July 15.
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