Russia Says It Struck Fuel Tanks At Ukraine's Yuzhny Port
Moscow frames the strike as part of an ongoing campaign against Ukraine's ports and the vessels supplying its army.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense posted the claim on its Telegram channel, @mod_russia, on July 18, 2026.
- The ministry says high-precision weapons struck fuel storage tanks inside Yuzhny port's grounds.
- The account comes solely from Russia's own channel, with no independent confirmation cited.
Why it matters: A belligerent's own account of its strikes is a claim of victory, not verified fact.
Russian Ministry of Defense (Telegram, @mod_russia) ↗ · Jul 18, 20267/18/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check