Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
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"These tankers were actively used for transporting oil. Now they will not be."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"One more Russian carrier of Kalibr missiles is out of action. Major General Yevhen Khmara reported on the successful destruction of targets in the Primorsk port."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"These tankers were actively used to transport oil. Now they won’t."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"These tankers were actively used for transporting oil. Now they will not be."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Our warriors continue to apply sanctions against Russia's shadow oil fleet – two such vessels were struck in the waters at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Our soldiers continue to apply sanctions against Russia’s shadow oil fleet — two such vessels were hit in the waters at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Ukraine's long-range capability will continue to be comprehensively developed — at sea, in the air, and on land. Glory to Ukraine."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"each such result further limits Russia’s war potential."
— Volodymyr Zelenskiy , Politician
"If additional volumes of our oil are dropped from the market, prices will rise further from current levels, which are already above $120 a barrel."
— Dmitry Peskov , Politician
"Ukrainian long-range capabilities will be comprehensively developed—at sea, in the sky, and on the land."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"These tankers had been actively used to transport oil — not anymore."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Many meetings ahead. The key priority is more security and coordination for all of us."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"One more Russian carrier of Kalibr missiles is out of action. Major General Yevhen Khmara reported on the successful destruction of targets in the Primorsk port."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"These tankers were actively used to transport oil. Now they won’t."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Governor of Leningrad region in Russia.
Anatoliy Hnatov is the Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine.
Andrei Vorobyov is the Governor of the Moscow region.
Andrii Hnatov is the Chief of General Staff of Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Dmytro Pletenchuk is a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy.
Sergei Sobyanin is the Mayor of Moscow.
Vasiliy Anokhin is the Governor of the Smolensk region in Russia.
Vasily Anokhin is the governor of Smolensk region in Russia.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the President of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Major General Yevhen Khmara is a high-ranking Ukrainian military official.
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Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Russia's Primorsk oil port and three tankers allegedly part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to bypass Western sanctions.
Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76, while Ukrainian President Zelensky reports attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy released a video showing strikes on two Russian oil tankers near Novorossiysk, claiming they were part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces struck two Russian oil tankers in Novorossiysk, which were used to transport oil.
Ukrainian forces hit an oil terminal, a pipeline, two parked jet fighters, and two ships in a series of strikes on Russian soil, officials said Monday.
Ukrainian maritime drones disabled two Russian oil tankers at the entrance to the Novorossiysk port, as President Zelensky vowed to continue expanding Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv also hit two of Russia's shadow fleet tankers near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Ukraine launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and two tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.
Ukraine's strikes on Russia's Primorsk port and two tankers aim to disrupt oil exports funding Russia's war efforts.
Russian drone and missile attacks in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76 others over the past day, while Ukrainian President Zelensky reported strikes on Russian oil tankers and a terminal.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia's Primorsk port, setting it on fire, and struck several vessels, including oil tankers and military ships.
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