Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Near Novorossiysk

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. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied A screenshot from a video showing a Ukrainian naval drone approaching a vessel belonging to Russia’s shadow oil fleet in the waters leading into the port of Novorossiysk. (Photo by Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday, May 3, that Ukrainian forces successfully struck two vessels belonging to Russia’s shadow oil fleet in the waters near the port of Novorossiysk. The president released video footage showing a maritime drone approaching a Russian tanker and confirmed that these vessels, which were actively used to transport oil, are now out of commission. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Zelensky expressed gratitude to Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Hnatov, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) counterintelligence officers, and the Ukrainian Navy for the operation. “Ukrainian long-range capabilities will be comprehensively developed—at sea, in the sky, and on the land,” the president stated. This operation marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s campaign against the Russian energy sector. In recent months, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly targeted critical export hubs , including the Novorossiysk oil terminal and Baltic Sea ports. These strikes aim to disrupt Russia’s oil export revenue, a primary funding source for its war effort. Previous attacks in April forced major facilities, such as the Tuapse and Novokuibyshevsk refineries , to halt operations due to damage to port infrastructure and storage facilities. Despite international concerns regarding global energy prices, Ukrainian officials maintain that targeting these terminals strengthens Kyiv’s strategic position . Other Topics of Interest Six Wounded in Sumy Missile Strike Amid Massive Russian Air Assault Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 249 drones overnight as Russian forces targeted Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, leaving at least three dead and dozens injured in separate attacks. To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter Contact Us Please leave your suggestions or corrections here Cancel Send Kyiv Post Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.