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On July 11th, 2026, Ukraine launched an astonishing maritime attack, hitting 28 Russian ships in the Sea of Azov. This raid is part of a larger multi-day offensive, with a total of 76 vessels struck between July 6th and July 11th. The strikes specifically targeted oil tankers and tugboats, severely impacting Russia's ability to transport oil products and resulting in a 'chilling effect' on shipping companies operating in the region. Videos of explosions and burning ships underscore the scale of the destruction.
Following the devastating Ukrainian strikes, Russia halted shipping through the Don Azov channel and stopped accepting Kerch Strait passage requests. In retaliation, Russia launched 121 drones and 12 missiles (six Iskander ballistic missiles and six other guided missiles) overnight, striking four Kyiv districts. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 111 drones and two cruise missiles, but many ballistic missiles bypassed defenses, causing injuries to at least 10 people, including an 11-year-old boy. The strikes reportedly targeted civilian areas, including a grocery store, contradicting Russian claims of avoiding civilian targets. The air raid sirens in Kyiv sounded only after the first explosions, indicating the speed of some advanced Russian missiles.
Recent battlefield reports indicate 1,490 Russian casualties, eight tanks, 10 armored fighting vehicles, 74 artillery systems, 361 vehicles and fuel tanks, and 1,294 UAVs taken off the battlefield. Ukraine has reclaimed 22 square kilometers of territory. The daily losses of Russian air defense systems are typically small, with four destroyed last night, which is not considered a high number compared to other equipment categories.
Russian troops are reportedly using civilian school buses for military purposes, a tactic often followed by propaganda showing strikes on these targets. There's also a brief mention of comments from Donald Trump regarding perceived Iranian assassination threats. The video concludes by emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukraine's unmanned systems in decimating Russian ships and the ongoing fundraising efforts for Jake Bro. The host clarifies the meaning of ''fall'' as 'autumn' for international viewers and wonders if the current intensity of attacks from Ukraine aligns with predictions from 16 days into a 40-day push.