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Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine has intensified its blockade of Crimea by launching drone attacks on Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, aiming to pressure Moscow to end the war.
- Utilizing long-range drones, Ukraine has conducted its largest campaign in the region since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting power stations, military infrastructure, and logistics routes in Crimea.
- These attacks have caused power outages and fuel shortages in Crimea, prompting President Putin to promise increased sea deliveries to the peninsula.
- Ukraine claims to have struck dozens of Russian vessels to disrupt enemy logistics, though independent verification confirms damage to at least 11 ships, with the actual number likely higher.
- Russia acknowledges only a few ship attacks, while Ukraine's reported damage to 116 vessels over nine days remains unverified by independent sources.
