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July 15, 2026
Ukraine Forces Suspend Russian Shipping in the Sea of Azov
- Ukraine's drone forces have struck 116 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, leading to a suspension of shipping traffic.
- The attacks aim to isolate Crimea and disrupt Russia's logistics network, particularly for grain exports.
- Russia claims it can reroute grain shipments, but analysts warn this may not be feasible during peak export season.
2 Sources
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says more than 100 Russian ships in Azov hit in nine daysJul 15, 2026 at 5:25 AM · Independent
- Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterwayJul 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM · CNN