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July 10, 2026
Ukraine Escalates Attacks on Russian Fuel Tankers in Sea of Azov
- Ukraine's military has now struck 35 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over the last 96 hours, including 14 on Thursday alone.
- The attacks are aimed at choking off fuel supplies to Crimea, which Russia has occupied since 2014.
- Defense experts note that these drone strikes are crucial in hindering Russia's military operations, despite raising the risk of escalation.
2 Sources
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepensJul 10, 2026 at 5:06 AM · Independent
- Ukraine escalates attacks on tankers near Crimea as Russian fuel shortages biteJul 10, 2026 at 9:01 AM · CNBC