Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed that Kyiv is deliberately isolating Crimea from Russian supplies and ultimately from Moscow’s control.
"Crimea is being isolated by drones. In the near future, it appears that the Crimean peninsula will turn into an island,” Fedorov said in an interview on Wednesday.
"And this could lead to very unexpected consequences for the Russians. I can't say anything more," Fedorov added.
Fedorov said Kyiv secured 300% more middle-strike drones in the first four months of 2026 than in all of 2025.
Middle-strike drones have a range between 20 and 200 km and allow Ukrainian forces to operate close to the frontline, and Russia-occupied territories of southern Ukraine and logistics routes supporting Moscow troops in the areas along the coast of the Sea of Azov, where all supply routes to annexed Crimea are.
