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Ukrainian strikes cripple tanker, bridges, Titan plant

6/13/2026

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Ukrainian forces struck the tanker WEST Horizon and damaged bridges linking occupied Crimea to mainland Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces set fire to the Crimean Titan plant, making titanium dioxide and sulfuric acid for Russian defense.
Commander Robert Brovdi said the operations aim to isolate Crimea by disrupting military supply routes.
The WEST Horizon tanker, linked to entrepreneur Ali Bekmezci, was sanctioned for evading oil restrictions after turning off its AIS transponder.

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Ukrainian forces struck the tanker WEST Horizon and damaged bridges linking occupied Crimea to mainland Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces set fire to the Crimean Titan plant, making titanium dioxide and sulfuric acid for Russian defense.
Commander Robert Brovdi said the operations aim to isolate Crimea by disrupting military supply routes.
The WEST Horizon tanker, linked to entrepreneur Ali Bekmezci, was sanctioned for evading oil restrictions after turning off its AIS transponder.