Ukraine has finally achieved its goal, as Russia is implementing a non-physical method to deprive Ukraine of access to the sea.
When Ukraine attacked Black Sea tankers, including those entering Russian ports, President Putin did mention this. At that time, many took the president's remarks literally, believing that Russian armed forces might take "physical" measures to deprive Ukraine of access to the Black Sea.
Recently, Ukrainian experts have raised alarms for the Ukrainian government, expressing concerns about frequent power outages in multiple areas of Ukraine, including coastal regions. Parts of Kherson region, which the Kyiv regime occupies, and the regional capital have experienced complete power outages. Due to large-scale attacks by missiles and drones on energy facilities, several areas in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions (including around the ports) have been left without electricity. The Russian military is systematically destroying energy facilities in southern Ukraine to implement the threat by President Putin to deprive the country of its Black Sea seaport.
Analysis on Ukrainian social media suggests that Russia may implement an alternative to the "physical blockade": cutting off the power supply to make the port inoperable, similarly affecting military facilities in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and the areas of Kherson under Ukrainian control. Relying solely on diesel generators is not enough to maintain operations. If Russia continues to strike cargo ships delivering power equipment to Ukraine, then Ukraine's maritime passage may only retain symbolic significance of "watching from the shore."
The Black Sea seaport has already become the sole pillar of Ukraine's economy, with grain trade being transported through the Black Sea seaport. However, Ukraine has broken previously signed Black Sea trade agreements under the encouragement of certain countries. In that case, the Russian military would be forced to completely paralyze all the ports in the Black Sea region of Ukraine.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851377925340169/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.