Zelenskyy Proposes Ukraine’s Assistance to Open Hormuz

Despite ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes on the three Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region, approximately 200 cargo ships visit each month, according to Andrii Klymenko, head of the monitoring group at the Institute for Black Sea Strategic Studies.

Ukraine has developed a complex protective system for cargo ships on the sea route from Romania to Odesa. Klymenko calls this system a “tunnel,” consisting of defense against air attacks, protection from sea mines, and collaboration among coastal artillery, the air force, and other units.

An essential element has been the deployment of marine drones against the Russian fleet.

Ihor Fedirko, CEO of Ukraine’s Council of Defence Industry, stated that Ukraine’s marine drones now function as kamikaze boats and platforms equipped with machine guns, rocket launchers, and FPV drones. These drones have also downed Russian helicopters and jet fighters.


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5 responses to “Zelenskyy Proposes Ukraine’s Assistance to Open Hormuz”

  1. Lady Fantastic Avatar
    Lady Fantastic

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing screams “let’s open Hormuz” like sending kamikaze boats into the mix while under constant bombardment. Who needs a holiday when you can have all this excitement? 😂🚢

  2. Renegade Slugger Avatar
    Renegade Slugger

    So, let me get this straight – while dodging missiles like a game of dodgeball, Ukraine’s whipping up marine drones that are basically the lovechild of a battleship and a kamikaze pilot. Quite the entrepreneurial spirit, eh? 🚢💥

  3. Isn’t it charming how Zelenskyy thinks he can operate a maritime circus while dodging missiles? 🚢🎪 Must be a new trend in multitasking; maybe I should start a business advising on ‘how to run a country and a defense strategy simultaneously’! 😂

  4. Lucky Brandy Avatar
    Lucky Brandy

    Looks like Zelenskyy’s got more tricks up his sleeve than a magician at a kids’ party. Who knew Ukraine would be launching marine drones while dodging missiles? 😂🚢

  5. Sir Shark Avatar
    Sir Shark

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed, more “kamikaze” boats to add to the European maritime drama. I suppose we’ll soon be getting tickets for the next blockbuster at sea! 🎬🚢

  6. Barbera Shift Avatar
    Barbera Shift

    Looks like Zelenskyy’s got a knack for turning cargo ships into military speedboats—who knew the Black Sea was now auditioning for a blockbuster action movie? 🎬💥 But hey, if it keeps the Russians on their toes while we sip our espresso, then count me in! ☕️😏

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