Ukraine’s Drone Forces Strike 13 Russian Vessels in Two Days

Ukrainian drone units struck 13 Russian vessels over a two-day period, intensifying maritime operations across steppe and sea corridors, according to reports from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Ukrainian media outlets. The campaign targets critical logistical nodes and commercial tankers servicing Russian military operations in the Black Sea and occupied regions.

Black Sea Tanker and Pontoon Bridge Strikes

Defense forces successfully struck a Russian oil tanker operating in the Black Sea alongside a pontoon bridge located in the occupied Donetsk region, according to confirmation released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reporting by Ukrinform. The strikes form part of a broader, accelerated wave of maritime drone operations conducted by Ukrainian units.

The Kyiv Post verified that the targeted assets include specific military and logistical targets designed to supply Russian forces in southern Ukraine. The sustained drone deployment highlights an expanding operational reach from coastal launch points toward open-water shipping lanes.

Operational Tempo Across Maritime Corridors

Ukrainian drone forces registered strikes against 13 Russian vessels over the span of 48 hours, according to data compiled by Ukrayinska Pravda. The wave of attacks demonstrates an intensified employment of uncrewed surface and aerial systems against active shipping vectors in the theater.