Ukrainian forces struck 12 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in the Black Sea, including nine dry cargo ships, one oil tanker, one gas carrier, and one tugboat. The operation, codenamed 'Molochka,' has been ongoing since July 6.
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Ukrainian forces struck 12 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in the Black Sea on July 17, Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, said on Telegram.
Nine dry cargo ships, one oil tanker, one gas carrier, and one tugboat were hit in the Black Sea during the attack.
The operation, codenamed 'Molochka,' has been underway since July 6 and aims to destroy Russia's shadow fleet operating in the Azov and Black Seas.
Ukrainian drones struck six Russian tankers in the Black Sea overnight.
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