Ukraine targets Russian shipping in ‘unprecedented’ drone assault
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
Ukraine has intensified its maritime offensive against Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, executing drone strikes at unprecedented rates that exceed operational tempo from the 1980s Iran-Iraq War. This escalating campaign demonstrates Kyiv's strategic focus on disrupting Russian naval capabilities and supply lines, marking a significant shift in asymmetric warfare tactics in the ongoing conflict.
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Ukraine targets Russian shipping in ‘unprecedented’ drone assault
Over the past week, Kyiv has struck vessels in the Sea of Azov at a faster pace than during the 1980s Iran-Iraq tanker wars
