Ukraine's Azov fighters were forced from Mariupol. Now they're hitting back
The Azov Regiment is seeking to make Moscow pay for the occupation of Mariupol. This follows the unit's surrender of the city to Russian forces four years ago. The rebuilt unit is now focusing its efforts on the city.
What changed
The unit's objective is now described as making Moscow pay for the occupation.
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Rebuilt Azov Regiment Targets Moscow for Mariupol Occupation
confidence 100%The Azov Regiment is seeking to make Moscow pay for the occupation of Mariupol. This follows the unit's surrender of the city to Russian forces four years ago. The rebuilt unit is now focusing its efforts on the city.
What's confirmed:
- The Azov Regiment surrendered the last corner of Mariupol to Russian forces four years ago.
- The Azov Regiment has been rebuilt.
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Rebuilt Azov Regiment Targets Russian Logistics in Mariupol
confidence 90%The Azov Regiment has launched a strike campaign against Russian military logistics in Mariupol. These attacks targeted the city's seaport and infrastructure. The unit was previously forced from the city in May 2022.
What's confirmed:
- The Azov Regiment launched drone attacks against Russian logistics and infrastructure in Mariupol.
- Azov drone strikes caused a blackout at the Mariupol seaport.
- Russian forces took control of the port of Mariupol in May 2022 after hundreds of Azov fighters were killed or captured.
- Ukraine struck a 244-meter sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Black Sea.
- Ukrainian forces hit two Russian logistics bridges in the occupied Kherson region.
- Ukraine targeted a Moscow oil refinery and a bridge in occupied Crimea.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ukrainian sea drones paralyzed the Russian Black Sea fleet in ports.
- Russia was unprepared to counter Ukrainian maritime drones.