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Ukrainian drone strikes Russian tanker in Crimea, video footage released

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Ukraine launched a maritime drone strike using a "Sea Baby" drone against a tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in Crimea.
The attack aims to escalate pressure on Russian fuel supplies and military operations in the region.
Ukraine's Security Service reported that the strike successfully avoided Russian fire, hitting its target.
This operation is part of a broader strategy planned by President Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at increasing pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted a total of 12 Russian tankers during a recent night operation.

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Ukrainian forces have successfully launched an attack on a Russian tanker using a maritime drone known as "Sea Baby," targeting the so-called "shadow fleet" of Russia in the Crimea region. This operation, reported on July 9, 2026, marks a continuation of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russian supply lines and energy infrastructure in areas occupied by Russia. The attack was part of a broader campaign that has intensified in recent weeks, aiming to limit the Kremlin's access to fuel supplies.

According to the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), the strike evaded Russian defenses, managing to reach its target despite being fired upon by Russian aircraft. Footage circulating online captures the moment of the drone's strike, further illustrating the ongoing conflict over critical maritime routes in the Black Sea. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces indicated that multiple Russian tankers were targeted in the operation, signaling an escalation in Ukraine's military efforts against Russian naval assets.

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