Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russian Tankers in the Black Sea
Ukraine said it struck tankers and cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, in the latest strikes on Russian commercial shipping. Moscow's Agriculture Ministry said "alternative shipping routes" are being sought.
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2 sourcesUkraine Just Hit More Than a Quarter of Every Ship in the Sea of Azov in Four Days — and Russia Shut the Whole Corridor Down
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2 developments- Jul 13Ukraine targets another 11 Russian ships in Sea of Azov
- Jul 15Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russian Tankers in the Black Sea
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