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strike2026-07-08 17:31 UTC🇺🇦 Black Sea, near temporarily occupied Yalta (Crimea), in Ukraine's exclusive economic zone
SBU says Sea Baby maritime drone struck Russian-linked tanker Blue near Yalta in the Black Sea
Ukraine's SBU reported that a Sea Baby maritime drone hit the tanker "Blue," described as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," in the Black Sea. The tanker was said to be near temporarily occupied Yalta, and the strike reportedly caused significant damage to the stern.
DETAILS
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-07-08 17:31
Reported
2026-07-08
Location
Black Sea, near temporarily occupied Yalta (Crimea), in Ukraine's exclusive economic zone
Coordinates
44.4988, 34.1689
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Reported significant damage to the stern of the tanker.
DRONES INVOLVED
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