Russian Fleet Destroyed As Ukraine Launches Full Blockade Of The Sea

Ukraine's maritime campaign has entered a new phase as Russia's position in the Sea of Azov continues to deteriorate. In this video, we examine reports that Ukraine destroyed 90 Russian vessels in just six days, effectively imposing a blockade that is disrupting Russian shipping, agricultural exports, and logistics across the region.
We also cover Ukraine's long-range strike on Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery, nearly 960 km from the Ukrainian border, as Kyiv continues expanding the range and intensity of its deep strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Russia's fuel crisis continues to worsen. Motorists across the country are reportedly waiting days in gasoline lines, fights are breaking out at petrol stations, and more Russians say they are losing their jobs as economic pressures mount.
In occupied Crimea, many residents have now spent a week without reliable electricity and water, with growing appeals to Russian occupation authorities for help.
We also examine reports of cash shortages, with Russia's second-largest bank reportedly restricting monthly cash withdrawals, as well as new government plans to introduce exit visas that could further tighten control over the population.
Other developments include:
Russia's Defense Ministry acknowledging Ukraine's growing use of ground-based drones in offensive operations.
Kremlin complaints that Ukraine is undermining Russia's influence in Africa.
Controversy surrounding The Economist after criticism that it echoed Kremlin narratives.
Russian state media's reaction to the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.