Russia restricts traffic on road along Sea of Azov as Ukraine begins using drones able to reach it

The Russian-appointed authorities in the temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast have imposed restrictions on traffic along the so-called Novorossiya road in Kherson Oblast due to attacks by Ukrainian drones.

venerdì 22 maggio 2026 New tab

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Photo of the strike. Photo: Azov

Volodymyr Saldo, the Russian-appointed leader of the temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast, has ordered restrictions on traffic along the so-called Novorossiya road, which runs along the Sea of Azov and has been recently frequently attacked by Ukrainian drones.

Source: Volodymyr Saldo on Telegram

Details: Saldo signed a "decree" restricting traffic on this road within the occupied part of Kherson Oblast. The restrictions were introduced from 21 May and will remain in force until "further notice".