Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov

Russia has suspended all shipping in the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian drones struck ninety vessels in less than a week, The Guardian reports. Ukraine's drone forces chief, Robert Brovdi, said his units hit ten tankers and four ferries overnight, along with a major oil refinery in the city of Syzran. He added that the attacks also targeted several electricity sub-stations in occupied Crimea. The Sea of Azov is a vital maritime corridor, and among the vessels hit were shadow-fleet oil tankers.

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