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  • Ukrainian drones partially sink Moscow’s arms ship 640km deep inside Russia
    A cargo ship flying the Russian flag, Port Olya 4, transporting ammunition and drone equipment from Iran, partially sank after a Ukrainian drone strike on 14 August, the UK Ministry of Defense reports, citing satellite imagery. Olya is a Russian sea port in Astrakhan Oblast. It has served as a link for transporting Iranian-made military goods, including Shahed-series drones and ammunition, across the Caspian Sea into Russia. Russia uses its Shaheds, both supplied from Iran and produced domestica
     

Ukrainian drones partially sink Moscow’s arms ship 640km deep inside Russia

22 août 2025 à 10:32

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A cargo ship flying the Russian flag, Port Olya 4, transporting ammunition and drone equipment from Iran, partially sank after a Ukrainian drone strike on 14 August, the UK Ministry of Defense reports, citing satellite imagery.

Olya is a Russian sea port in Astrakhan Oblast. It has served as a link for transporting Iranian-made military goods, including Shahed-series drones and ammunition, across the Caspian Sea into Russia. Russia uses its Shaheds, both supplied from Iran and produced domestically, to attack Ukrainian cities every day.
Source: The British Intelligence

 

The targeted vessel, identified as Port Olya 4, was reportedly loaded with Shahed-type drone components and ammunition.

Earlier, Euromaidan Press wrote that the operation might have been a sabotage mission, unless the SOF has begun operating long-range aerial drones like those used by the Unmanned Systems Forces, the HUR intelligence agency, or the SBU security service.

Ukraine strikes deep into Russia

Analysts note that the successful attack on a vessel located approximately 640 km from Ukraine demonstrates the effectiveness of regular deep-drone strikes carried out by Ukrainian forces into Russian territory.

Russian air defenses face difficulties in protecting both military and industrial targets from Ukrainian drones.

Iran supplies drones and ammunition to Russia

According to British intelligence, Iran has supplied Russia with artillery shells, ballistic missiles, and combat drones, as well as supported domestic UAV production. However, in 2025, Russia’s reliance on Iranian assistance likely decreased due to the growth of its own drone production.

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