Security Service of Ukraine's drone strikes hit Russian tanker in Black Sea – video

A Sea Baby naval drone operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck the crude oil tanker Blue, which is part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet, on the morning of 8 July.

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A Sea Baby naval drone operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck the crude oil tanker Blue, which is part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet, on the morning of 8 July.

Source: SSU press service

Details: It is reported that at the time of the strike, the vessel was located near Yalta in temporarily occupied Crimea, within Ukraine's exclusive economic zone. The Sea Baby drone hit the stern of the tanker, causing significant damage. According to the SSU, Russian aircraft attempted to intercept the naval drone, but without success.