russian aggression. sea of Azov

Russia threatened to block the Sea of Azov for Ukrainian ships “within minutes” by closing it for any ships other than Russian ones.

Tension in the water area of the Azov Sea and adjacent areas of the Black Sea is growing. After the incidents involving mutual seizures of fishing trawlers, the opposing sides (Ukraine and Russia) have actively begun preparations for an armed clash that is likely to happen in this region.

Ukrainian border guard boats under attack in Azov sea near Mariupol.