Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
Summary
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian ships near Crimea using drones. These strikes aim to cut off fuel supplies and disrupt Russia’s control over the area.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s military has attacked at least 25 ships in the Sea of Azov over the past four days.
- Most of the targeted ships belong to Russia’s commercial oil tanker fleet.
- The attacks are part of Ukraine’s plan to block supplies to occupied Crimea, called a "logistics lockdown."
- The Kerch port, an important oil loading area on Crimea, has seen fewer tankers since it was attacked last month.
- A Ukrainian drone recently filmed an attack on a Russian tanker near Crimea.
- Russian officials said two empty tankers were set on fire in Taganrog Bay.
- The strikes have contributed to fuel shortages in several Russian cities including Moscow and St Petersburg.
- Ukraine's president said attacking oil refineries is a response to Russian attacks and part of holding Russia responsible for the war.
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