Putin's road to ruin: Ukraine hits key Russian supply line in new drone campaign

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Ukraine's drone campaign is targeting the R-280 'Novorossiya' highway, a key 390-mile supply route linking southern Russia, occupied Crimea, and other Ukrainian territories under Russian control.
The attacks have severely disrupted Russian logistics, causing fuel shortages in Crimea, with residents facing long lines, rationing, and a 'lottery' system for obtaining fuel.
Ukrainian forces are using new 'secret' drones to mine the highway, reducing military cargo traffic by 71% over two weeks, creating a 'logistical lockdown' and public relations crisis for the Kremlin.
Russian-installed officials accuse Ukraine of targeting civilian vehicles and creating an 'illusion of a blockade,' comparing it to the 'Nazi siege of Leningrad,' while deploying 'mobile fire teams' to combat drones.
Military analysts note that defending the highway strains Russian air defenses, potentially leaving other areas vulnerable, and that sustained pressure could advantage Ukraine for future counterattacks.
Crimea's role as a military hub makes the attacks particularly damaging, with critics blaming the Kremlin for unpreparedness, as the war enters a 'constant cycle of adaptation' with no immediate peace prospects.

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