Russia has suspended all shipping in the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian drone forces struck 90 vessels in fewer than seven days, closing a vital maritime supply corridor, the Wail confirmed Saturday.
Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, said the campaign had effectively shut down Russian maritime movement in the landlocked sea, which connects Russian ports to occupied Ukrainian coastal territory.
The strikes mark one of the most concentrated naval drone offensives of the war. Ninety vessels targeted in under a week represents a sustained operational tempo that Russian naval defenses have so far failed to counter.
The Sea of Azov has served as a critical logistics artery for Russian forces throughout the conflict, moving equipment, fuel, and supplies to frontline-adjacent ports. Its closure, even temporarily, cuts into Russia’s ability to resupply by water.
Moscow has not issued a timeline for resuming commercial or military shipping. Ukrainian officials have not indicated whether strikes will continue at the same pace.
Brovdi made the announcement publicly, signalling Kyiv intends the corridor closure to register as a strategic milestone rather than a tactical incident.
Further drone operations in the region are expected as Ukrainian forces press the maritime campaign. No resumption date for Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov has been announced.