Ukraine Strikes 11 Russian Ships in Sea of Azov; Kremlin Denies Impact on Export Capacity

Ukrainian drones hit 11 Russian tankers and cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight on Tuesday, according to Kyiv's drone forces commander. The attacks targeted commercial shipping routes, a critical artery for Russia's grain and agricultural exports. The Kremlin denied that these strikes would impact Russia's export capacity, stating that the country's export infrastructure remains intact. Moscow's Agriculture Ministry added that 'alternative shipping routes' are being sought to mitigate any disruption caused by the attacks.