Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
- Russia in July militarized the Black Sea, threatening commercial ships and Ukraine's ports.
- Lacking major warships, Ukraine has turned to sea drones and cruise missiles to respond.
- Kyiv's forces have used these weapons to increase attacks on high-profile Black Sea Fleet targets.
When Russia announced its intentions to militarize the Black Sea in July, Moscow tried to dominate the waters by issuing a sweeping threat to civilian ships transiting the waters: proceed and we'll consider you party to the war.