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title: "13 'shadow fleet' ships and 13 energy hubs: how Ukrainian drones paralyzed the aggressor's logistics and power grid in 48 hours"
description: "🚀 In 48 hours, Ukrainian drones destroyed 13 'shadow fleet' ships and 13 energy hubs in Crimea. 🇺🇦 The aggressor's logistics are paralyzed, and the Kerch crossing has lost almost all its vessels. #Ukraine #Drones #Crimea"
date: 2026-07-22T09:26:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukrainian-drones-paralyze-aggressors-logistics-and-power-grid-in-48-hours
tags: [ukraine, drones, crimea, black-sea, energy-infrastructure]
publisher: "XAB.info"
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# 13 'shadow fleet' ships and 13 energy hubs: how Ukrainian drones paralyzed the aggressor's logistics and power grid in 48 hours

![Ukrainian soldier launching combat drone — symbol of successful strikes against Russia’s shadow fleet and energy infrastructure](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/22/ukrainian-drones-hit-13-ships-and-energy-nodes-in-48-hours/ukrainian-drones-hit-13-ships-and-energy-nodes-in-48-hours-1.webp)

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a large-scale series of strikes that, over two days, dealt a serious blow to Russia's logistics and energy infrastructure. Within 48 hours — from July 21 to 22 — drones struck 13 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas.

This was reported by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi. According to him, the goal of the attacks was to make the presence of enemy vessels in Ukrainian waters impossible. The ships were 'warned by fire' — meaning they were subjected to targeted strikes that deprived them of the ability to function.

These strikes were part of a broader operation by the Unmanned Systems Forces called 'MoLoChKa', which from July 6 to 22 resulted in the destruction of 196 enemy vessels. Of these, 126 ships were attacked in the Azov Sea, and another 70 in the Black Sea. This demonstrates a systematic approach to blocking the aggressor's sea routes.

Parallel to the maritime operations, the Unmanned Systems Forces are implementing a special operation called 'Crimean Switch Off'. Over the same 48 hours, Ukrainian drones struck 13 energy hubs and substations: 11 targets were in occupied Crimea, and two more on other temporarily occupied territories. From July 1 to 22, the total count of the operation reached 117 damaged energy facilities.

Robert Brovdi previously explained the strategy for liberating Crimea without a classic ground offensive. The key element is the systematic destruction of infrastructure supporting the occupiers' presence. Strikes on power grids and logistical arteries create conditions for the gradual weakening of control over the territory.

One of the most significant results was the paralysis of Russia's main logistical artery in Crimea — the Kerch ferry crossing. As a result of the strikes, it lost almost all vessels used to support enemy logistics. This seriously limits the ability to transport equipment, cargo, and personnel.

Thus, in two days, Ukrainian drones not only inflicted direct damage on the aggressor's fleet and energy sector but also demonstrated the effectiveness of a strategy of targeted strikes on critical infrastructure. The operations continue, and their impact on the situation in the region will grow.