Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship and Refineries Amid Black Sea Campaign
Ukraine's Defense Forces have struck a Russian Project 10410 Svetlyak-class patrol ship at Kerch, along with several tankers and a refinery in Yaroslavl, as part of a broader campaign targeting Russian military and logistical assets. The strikes, occurring over July 16 and 17, 2026, are part of Ukraine's efforts to isolate occupied Crimea and disrupt Russian oil revenue streams. The YANOS refinery, one of Russia's largest, has been repeatedly targeted, significantly impacting Russian oil refining capabilities.