Ukraine Closes the Sea of Azov

Peter Zeihan 5 min

Russia's economic and military logistics are collapsing due to the loss of the Sea of Azov. The closure will cripple Russian supply lines and remain a problem for a year.

Chapters

  1. 0:00

    The Sea of Azov Shutdown

    The Sea of Azov is offline after Ukrainian attacks. Russian rail capacity cannot replace lost water transport. Cargo is trapped while air defenses move to protect Moscow.

  2. 3:08

    Rostov-on-Don Economic Collapse

    Rostov-on-Don loses its economic function as a transport node. The Black Sea faces similar drone attacks from mobile launch sites.

Key points

  • 0:00

    The Sea of Azov is now offline after Ukrainian attacks.

  • 0:00

    Russian rail systems are overloaded due to lack of ball bearings.

  • 2:13

    Russian air defenses are withdrawn from Crimea to protect Moscow.

  • 3:08

    Rostov-on-Don has lost all economic function except as a military depot.

  • 3:08

    Ukrainian drones can attack across the Crimean Peninsula into the ocean.

  • 3:08

    Mobile launch sites make Russian air defense ineffective against drones.

  • 3:08

    The Sea of Azov closure will impact Russia for a year.

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