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WorldZelensky: Russia considers putting troops and weapons on civilian ships to protect shadow fleet

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is considering placing military personnel, small arms and electronic-warfare equipment on civilian vessels as it struggles to protect its shadow fleet. He said Ukrainian intelligence assessed that drone strikes had effectively confined Russian warships to Novorossiysk, while some Russian exports fell by up to 80% in August.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-28 15:15Original

Zelensky: Russia considers putting troops and weapons on civilian ships to protect shadow fleet
Zelensky: Russia considers putting troops and weapons on civilian ships to protect shadow fleetWorld