# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 9th, 2026: Ukraine Strikes Dozens Of Russian Ships & U.S.-Iran Strikes Intensify

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Podcast: [The President's Daily Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-president-s-daily-brief-5344929)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:15:00+00:00
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Ukraine opens a new front in its campaign against Russia's wartime economy, launching an unprecedented wave of drone strikes against dozens of oil tankers tied to Moscow's shadow fleet. We explain why these ships have become one of Kyiv's highest-value targets. The United States and Iran continue trading strikes as the latest round of fighting intensifies. We'll bring you the latest developments and what they could mean for the broader region. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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