Russia said Tuesday it was looking at “alternative shipping routes” and could limit traffic in the Azov Sea due to intensifying Ukrainian strikes, as Kyiv

Russia has temporarily suspended shipping through the Azov-Don Canal amid attacks by Ukraine. — Ukrinform.

Units from Ukraine's defence forces struck vessels in the waters of the Sea of Azov on the night of 10-11 July. Hits on 21 Russian tankers have been recorded.