The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 12 vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black and Azov seas as part of the MoLoChKa operation. Overall, since the operation began, Ukrainian troops have struck 218 Russian ships.
This was reported by the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi.
According to him, from 1 to 8 August, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, as part of the MoLoChKa operation, engaged 12 shadow fleet vessels in the waters of the Black and Azov seas.
Robert Brovdi noted that the operation has been ongoing since 6 July, 2026. Over this period, according to the Unmanned Systems Forces commander, Ukrainian troops have struck 218 vessels.
Of these:
- 134 – in the Sea of Azov;
- 84 – in the Black Sea.
The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces also said the MoLoChKa operation would continue after previously set targets are met.
- Over 6–7 August, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck 102 targets deep in the Russia’s operational rear, including 10 electrical substations, six “shadow fleet” vessels, fuel and ammunition depots, as well as an FSB deployment site in occupied Kherson Region.