Ukraine hits 13 Russian ships in Black Sea and Sea of Azov, Crimea's isolation increases

Ukraine has also hit 13 Russian ships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov over the past night, according to reports from Ukrainian sources.

Among the vessels hit are reportedly 10 cargo ships, two tugboats and an oil tanker.

According to the same sources, Ukraine has hit a total of 196 Russian ships over the past two weeks, intensifying attacks on Russia's naval infrastructure in the region.

These operations, according to Kiev, have affected the movement of Russian supplies and maritime transport, while Crimea is facing increasing isolation from sea routes.

Russia has not yet provided an official comment on these claims, while the reported figures and damages have not been independently verified.

Otherwise, Russia began its invasion of the Ukrainian state on February 24, 2022. /Telegraph/