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Ukraine hits 15 Russian ships and 9 key energy hubs (video)

Mon, July 13, 2026 - 13:21
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Unmanned Systems Forces report new successes in Operation 'MoLoCHKa' and Operation Crimean Switch Off
Ukraine hits 15 Russian ships and 9 key energy hubs (video) Photo: Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 1,725 unique Russian targets over the past day (Captain_Hektor)

During the night of July 13, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck 15 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. In addition, Russian energy infrastructure in occupied territories and enemy air defense systems came under attack, according to USF Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi.

"Fifteen vessels in one night. USF drones targeted a total of 105 vessels over the past eight days. Operation 'MoLoCHKa' will continue until Russia's shadow fleet is added to the Red Book of the Sea of Azov. So far – 105 yellow and red cards, the quarter-finals are over," Madyar said.

According to him, overnight, the Unmanned Systems Forces targeted:

  • seven oil tankers,
  • five cargo ships,
  • one ferry,
  • two tugboats.

The USF commander added that between July 6 and July 13, his troops struck 105 enemy vessels.

"The peninsula's transshipment infrastructure is being stung every night. Traffic through the strait has been halted, and cargo unloading has been reduced to a minimum," Madyar stressed.

He also revealed new results of Operation Crimean Switch Off. Between July 12 and July 13, Ukrainian forces struck nine power substations of varying capacity across Crimea and other Russian-occupied territories.

In addition, they attacked the strategic 'Crimea' electricity transfer hub, part of the Kuban-Crimea energy bridge linking Russia to the occupied peninsula. It was hit for the second time in 48 hours.

"We also hunted down four air defense assets. Destroyed: one S-400 Triumph launcher, one Tor air defense system, and two radar complexes," Madyar added.

Over the past 24 hours, USF units also struck 1,725 unique enemy targets in the tactical depth along the entire front line.

Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported how many Russian troops were killed and wounded by the Unmanned Systems Forces on July 12.

In addition, 14 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet were struck in a single night.

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