Ukraine Strikes 12 Russian Tankers in Azov Sea on July 10; Italy Expels Military Attaches

According to Jin10 tracking, on July 10, Ukrainian forces struck 12 Russian oil tankers, 1 tugboat, and 1 cargo ship in the Azov Sea. Russian officials reported that two tankers were attacked by drones in the region, while Russia's Federal Security Service said it had thwarted terror attacks targeting military infrastructure and personnel.

Italian Foreign Ministry expelled two military attaches from the Russian embassy in Rome as tensions remain elevated. Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia no longer believes the West is willing to negotiate on the conflict.