Ukraine targets Russian oil tankers in new strategy to isolate Crimea | TheBriefWire
Ukraine targets Russian oil tankers in new strategy to isolate Crimea
Published 10 July 2026 · world
Ukraine has shifted its focus from Russian warships to merchant vessels linked to the so-called shadow fleet — aging oil tankers accused of helping Russia
Ukraine has shifted its focus from Russian warships to merchant vessels linked to the so-called shadow fleet — aging oil tankers accused of helping Russia bypass Western sanctions.
Kyiv says it has targeted dozens of these vessels as part of a wider strategy to disrupt supply routes to the Russian-controlled Crimean Peninsula. Al
Jazeera’s Audrey McAlpin reports from Kyiv. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 11, 2026 • 12:53 AM IST · Updated: July 11, 2026 • 1:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Ukraine has shifted its focus from Russian warships to merchant vessels linked to the so-called shadow fleet — aging oil tankers accused of helping Russia bypass Western sanctions.
Kyiv says it has targeted dozens of these vessels as part of a wider strategy to disrupt supply routes to the Russian-controlled Crimean Peninsula.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey McAlpin reports from Kyiv.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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