Ucraina instituie blocadă asupra porturilor Rusiei la Marea Neagră. Putin pierde zeci de miliarde de dolari • Newsweek România
Ukraine is establishing a blockade on Russian Black Sea ports, significantly impacting Russia's maritime logistics and economy. In July, Ukrainian drone strikes hit 196 vessels, leading to potential losses of billions for Russia by 2026. The campaign aims to disrupt not only military supply lines but also the broader Russian economy, particularly its oil and agricultural exports. The blockade has already halved oil exports from Black Sea ports and severely affected grain transport routes. Ukrainian forces are strategically avoiding sinking ships to prevent ecological disasters. Continuous pressure is essential for the campaign's success, with future plans to integrate long-range missiles to further restrict Russian trade.