Ukraine has accelerated a new military campaign named ‘Logistic Lockdown,’ targeting maritime supply routes in Crimea. Ukrainian drone commander Robert Brovdi reported that over the past four days, 25 Russian-owned ships in the Sea of Azov have been damaged, with fires breaking out on these vessels. The Ukrainian military claims to have targeted a total of 36 Russian ships so far, dealing a significant blow to Russia’s naval capabilities and fuel supply systems.
The Ukrainian forces have intensified their operations around Crimea, currently under Russian occupation. After striking road routes connecting Crimea to Russia, Ukraine has now shifted focus to targeting maritime supply lines. Commander Robert Brovdi from Ukraine’s drone forces stated that at least 25 ships in the Sea of Azov were hit in the past four days, resulting in onboard fires. The Sea of Azov connects to the Black Sea via the Kerch Strait.
This damage within such a short period is considered a major setback to Russia’s naval strength. It also impacts President Vladimir Putin’s claims regarding fuel supply continuity. These attacks mark a new phase of Ukraine’s campaign, aptly named ‘Logistic Lockdown.’ The mission aims to sever supply and transportation routes linked to Russian-held Crimea. The Ukrainian military asserts it has targeted 36 ships so far, most of which are commercial oil tankers within Russia’s Shadow Fleet. The exact number of vessels affected remains uncertain.
