- Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday.
- Andrii Sybiha stated that Iran's threats are unjustified and groundless, calling the regime in Tehran a direct accomplice to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
- The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that its drones hit an oil platform, a Russian missile boat, and cargo ships under international sanctions.
- Ukraine has been targeting Russian oil tankers to choke off a major source of revenue for the Kremlin.
Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation following a strike on an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha labeled the threats as "unjustified and groundless", emphasizing Iran's role as an accomplice to Russian aggression.123
The strike, which occurred on Saturday, was part of Ukraine's broader strategy to disrupt military supply chains linked to Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukrainian forces achieved "very good results" in their long-range operations, targeting vessels associated with military cargo from Iran.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) confirmed that drones hit an oil platform in the northern Caspian Sea, along with a Russian missile boat and cargo ships under international sanctions. This operation aims to choke off a significant revenue source for the Kremlin, as Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
In response, Iran expressed outrage, claiming the attack resulted in the death of one sailor and injuries to several others. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strike as a "blatant UN Charter violation", alleging it was executed at Israel's behest to involve Europe in the conflict.
As tensions escalate, Ukraine remains resolute in its military objectives, underscoring the ongoing complexities of the regional conflict.
“The Security Service of Ukraine reported drone strikes on an oil platform and a Russian missile boat in the Caspian Sea, targeting Russian oil tankers to disrupt Kremlin revenue. Sybiha emphasized that Iran's threats are groundless, labeling Tehran as an accomplice to Russian aggression since the invasion began in 2022.”
