Ukraine strikes five vessels in occupied Azov ports as Azerbaijan reports fatal incident
Ukraine says its drones hit five Russian‑linked ships at the occupied Azov ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk overnight, while Azerbaijan reports five of its nationals were killed aboard two cargo vessels in the same waters; Russia blames Kyiv. Kyiv describes the targets as smugglers moving looted Ukrainian grain, fuel, and military supplies, with the ships’ identities obscured and radars off. Moscow also touts its own drone losses, underscoring ongoing smuggling routes and regional tensions involving Kyiv, Baku, and Moscow.
