Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil tankers operating in the Sea of Azov, according to a report from Handelsblatt.
The strikes mark a continuation of Kyiv’s campaign against Moscow’s maritime logistics infrastructure, specifically focusing on vessels linked to the so-called shadow fleet that facilitates Russian energy exports under sanctions.
The development reinforces the persistent risk premium embedded in global energy markets.
Traders are closely monitoring the Black Sea corridor, where repeated attacks on shipping assets have disrupted flow expectations and kept insurance costs elevated for vessels transiting the region.
The Sea of Azov, connected to the wider Black Sea via the Kerch Strait, remains a focal point for these disruptions.
This incident follows a series of similar operations in recent days.