Ukraine says its maritime drone force expanded into the Black Sea by striking 20 Russian vessels overnight on July 15. Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi announced the operation as part of Operation MoLoChKa, marking Ukraine’s Statehood Day. He said the targets included 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and a tugboat. Brovdi framed the campaign as pressure on Russia’s logistics routes, contrasting it with Russian claims that the strikes are piracy.