Ukraine Strikes Russian Ports Sochi, Makhachkala, Novorossiysk; US Hits Iranian Tankers

Ukraine claims successful strikes on the Russian ports of Sochi, Makhachkala, and Novorossiysk, marking a significant escalation in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Separately, Kyiv reports that the US destroyed five Iranian tankers, three linked to Russia's ghost fleet, indicating a widening maritime dimension to the conflict. The extent of damage and impact on Russian oil exports remains unverified.