It is the latest blow to Russian despot Vladimir Putin as Ukraine continues its efforts to isolate the Russian-occupied peninsula and target energy infrastructure.

Operators from Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck eight tankers belonging to Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Sea of Azov on the night of 6-7 July.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck eight tankers belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in a single night. — Ukrinform.