Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have continued their large-scale maritime interdiction campaign, striking 13 additional vessels used in support of russia's military logistics during the latest phase of the MoLoCHKa operation.
According to Major Robert Madyar Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, the strikes were carried out between July 21 and July 22. The operation targeted vessels that Ukrainian officials say were being used in russia's interests, further expanding one of the largest sustained drone campaigns against maritime assets since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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During the 48-hour period, Ukrainian forces reportedly hit one tanker, ten dry cargo ships, and two tugboats. While no details were provided about the extent of the damage or the exact locations of the strikes, the variety of vessels suggests the operation was aimed at disrupting multiple layers of russia's maritime logistics network.
According to Robert Brovdi, from July 6 to July 22 alone, Ukrainian forces struck a total of 196 vessels operating in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as part of the operation.
As Defense Express previously reported, the General Staff of Ukraine reported a successful strike on the Khalino air base in russia's Kursk region, damaging two high-value military assets.
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