Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
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"These attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's self-declared 'logistics lockdown' which aims to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea."
— Robert Brovdi , Other
"Russians must feel that it is their state that is waging war."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ukraine's drone forces commander.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Yuri Slyusar is the governor of Russia's Rostov region.
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The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
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