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“This helps explain why Russia has concentrated its strikes on ports and vessels transporting these economically vital products.”

“‘A shadow deal was breached by Ukraine’ Moscow’s alleged campaign follows Ukrainian strikes on Russian freighters and oil tankers in the Black Sea and the adjoining Sea of Azov amid attacks on oil refineries, military plants and warehouses.”

“Military analysts have said Russia almost certainly carried out the attacks but Moscow has not acknowledged any responsibility.”

“Ukraine said it was a Russian military ship carrying military cargo to Iran.”

“He added that he has held talks with India, Turkiye, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries concerning efforts to unblock shipping in the Black Sea, where Russia has targeted cargo vessels.”

“Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed its forces used Geran-4 Seeker loitering drones to strike two commercial vessels in the Black Sea – a Ukrainian dry cargo ship en route to Odesa and a docked tanker in the port of Odesa – asserting that both…”

“Russian forces hit two cargo vessels in the Black Sea on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.”

“Traffic through the 33km (21-mile) chokepoint has fallen from more than 100 vessels a day to just five, disrupting the flow of oil, gas and goods worldwide.”

“Russia has also hit three cargo vessels near the Black Sea port of Odesa.”