Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have released dramatic drone footage claiming to show a series of overnight strikes on seven Russian vessels operating in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
According to Ukraine's commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, the operation targeted oil tankers and dry cargo ships, using long-range drones in what Kyiv described as another effort to disrupt Russian military logistics and maritime operations.
The footage, released on July 20, appears to show drones approaching vessels before explosions erupt across the targeted ships.
However, the videos have not been independently verified. Reuters said it could not confirm the location, date, or authenticity of the recordings, and Russia has not publicly commented on the claims.
Ukraine has increasingly relied on drone warfare to challenge Russia's naval presence, particularly in the Black Sea, where attacks have targeted ports, warships, fuel depots, and logistics infrastructure.
Military analysts say such operations are designed to complicate Russian supply lines and reduce its ability to sustain military operations in occupied territories.
The latest claims come as both sides continue expanding the use of drones in the conflict, with maritime attacks becoming an increasingly significant element of the war.
As fighting continues across land, air, and sea, independent verification of battlefield claims remains difficult, with information from both sides often impossible to confirm immediately.
