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Ukrainian Drone Strike Disables Key Ferry for Russian Forces

4/8/2026

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On April 6, a drone strike disabled the Slavyanin, the last operational railway ferry supplying Russian forces in occupied Crimea, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.
The Slavyanin carried fuel, ammunition, and military equipment.
The strike follows prior attacks on the ferry and Kerch Strait targets aimed at disrupting Russian logistics.
The loss could force Russia to rely on Kerch Bridge or longer land routes, raising exposure to Ukrainian drone strikes.

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On April 6, a drone strike disabled the Slavyanin, the last operational railway ferry supplying Russian forces in occupied Crimea, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.
The Slavyanin carried fuel, ammunition, and military equipment.
The strike follows prior attacks on the ferry and Kerch Strait targets aimed at disrupting Russian logistics.
The loss could force Russia to rely on Kerch Bridge or longer land routes, raising exposure to Ukrainian drone strikes.