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Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
- Ukrainian drones struck about a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, part of a wider campaign using drones to hit fuel shipments (also hitting a tug and a dry cargo ship).
- Kyiv says the strikes are aimed at cutting fuel supplies to Russian forces and isolating occupied Crimea — 36 vessels have been targeted in the Sea of Azov and Black Sea over the past four days.
- The campaign has worsened fuel shortages in Crimea (a state of emergency was declared) and is adding concern about potential disruptions to oil markets.
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