Summary
Ukraine launched drone strikes on two vessels linked to Russia on the same day. The attacks targeted a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea and a separate tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. This highlights Ukraine's use of drones to target parts of Russia's oil operations.
Key Facts
- Ukraine claimed responsibility for drone attacks on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea.
- Another strike targeted a Russian oil tanker, described as part of a "shadow fleet," in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Russian ship targeted was a Project 22460 Hunter, part of the Russian Coast Guard.
- The oil platform is located at the Filanovsky oil and gas field, owned by Russian company Lukoil.
- The tanker attacked in the Mediterranean was reportedly empty and flagged under Oman.
- Ukrainian drones aim to disrupt Russian oil operations that fund its military actions.
- Ukraine's Special Operations Forces say they are using these strikes to counter Russian aggression.
