UAV

UAV event in Sea of Azov area, Ukraine on Sun 12th July 2026

12th July 2026

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Overnight, Ukrainian mid-range drones struck 15 more Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, including 7 oil tankers, 5 cargo ships, 2 tugboats, and 1 ferry.

According to the Commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Magyar, a total of 105 ships have been hit over the last 8 days.

Magyar also claimed that overnight drone strikes targeted 9 electrical substations in Crimea, as well as an S-400 surface-to-air missile launcher, a Tor surface-to-air missile launcher, and 2 radar installations.

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