Ukrainian Security Service drone hits Russian shadow fleet tanker in Black Sea – video

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A Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) naval drone struck the Blue, a crude oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, in the Black Sea on the morning of July 8. The attack targeted a vessel involved in transporting Russian oil, highlighting Ukraine's continued efforts to disrupt Russian maritime trade.

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A Sea Baby naval drone operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck the Blue, a crude oil tanker which is part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet, on the morning of 8 July.

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July 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM UTC