Kyiv claims major blow to Russia's "shadow fleet" in Sea of Azov VIDEO

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) said they carried out a nighttime operation in the Sea of Azov, striking 15 vessels belonging to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," according to the force's commander.

USF Commander Robert Brovdi, known by the call sign "Madyar," said the operation targeted seven tankers, five dry cargo ships, one ferry, and two tugboats. He added that Ukrainian forces have struck a total of 105 vessels over the past eight days of operations.

Brovdi also claimed that Ukrainian forces destroyed an S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile launcher, a Tor air defence system, and two radar complexes during the latest round of operations.

According to the commander, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 1,725 targets over the past 24 hours, including 418 Russian servicemen.

By Vafa Guliyeva