Ukrainian strikes on Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea have, in intensity, matched or even surpassed the Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s.

Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a week

The Sea of Azov is a strategically important waterway for Russia, serving as a key route for both military logistics and exports of oil, grain, steel, and other goods to…