SBU Strikes Fourth Russian Shadow Tanker and Oil Depots

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has hit another Russian shadow-fleet tanker, the Avero, in the Black Sea, marking the fourth Suezmax-class shadow tanker targeted in the past ten days. Alongside this maritime strike, the SBU also attacked three oil depots located in Russia’s Stavropol Krai region. These coordinated attacks reflect ongoing efforts by Ukraine to disrupt Russian maritime logistics and fuel supplies amid the conflict. The Suezmax-class tankers, known for their large capacity, play a critical role in transporting oil and fuel, making them strategic targets. The strikes on both the tanker and oil depots indicate a broader campaign aimed at undermining Russia’s energy infrastructure. The Stavropol Krai region is a significant area for Russian oil storage and distribution, and the attacks could impact fuel availability. This series of strikes highlights the intensifying conflict in the Black Sea and surrounding regions, with maritime assets increasingly becoming focal points in the ongoing hostilities.