kraine has reported that its forces struck a total of 35 vessels within a 96-hour period during a series of maritime drone operations in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The attacks are part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian maritime logistics and fuel supply routes.

According to Ukrainian authorities, most of the targeted vessels were tankers operating in the Sea of Azov. The latest wave of attacks reportedly included 12 additional tankers, one dry cargo vessel, and one tugboat. Ukrainian military reports indicated that some vessels had already been targeted in previous operations.

Two larger tankers were also reported to have been struck in the Black Sea. Greek shipping company Yasa Tankers confirmed that its vessel Yasa Polaris, operating under charter to Chevron, sustained minor damage while near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal. The company stated that the tanker was empty at the time of the incident and that all crew members were safe with no reported injuries.

Ukraine\'s Security Service also reported an attack on the tanker Blue, a vessel managed by a Turkish company and listed under sanctions by the European Union and the United Kingdom. Ukrainian officials claimed the vessel suffered significant damage after being hit by a Sea Baby unmanned surface drone.
The recent operations mark another increase in maritime attacks linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Shipping companies and vessel operators continue to closely monitor the security situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, where commercial shipping activities remain affected by ongoing military operations.