Ukraine is turning the Sea of Azov into a graveyard for Russian ships, according to reports.
The situation resembles a Straits of Hormuz-style crisis for Russia, as Kyiv forces a shutdown of a key waterway.
Ukrainian drone strikes have choked Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov, disrupting maritime traffic.
The attacks targeted shadow fleet tankers, air defense systems, and energy infrastructure, according to the same sources.