Units from Ukraine's defence forces struck vessels in the waters of the Sea of Azov on the night of 10-11 July. Hits on 21 Russian tankers have been recorded.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Details: According to the military, the tankers are used to transport oil and petroleum products in circumvention of international sanctions, generating revenue to finance the armed aggression against Ukraine.

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The General Staff added that four tugboats, two dry cargo vessels and a dredger were also hit. These are used by the Russians to support military logistics, transport cargo, and maintain port infrastructure operations.