The Foreign Ministry called the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Aleshki a medieval blockade
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Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces staged a blockade using drones in the city of Aleshki, Kherson region, comparing it to the Middle Ages, as drones mine roads, stop transport and block the delivery of humanitarian aid and goods for a week, forcing residents to move on foot between trees, avoiding drones.
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Why It Matters
In the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Kherson region remains a zone of tension following its annexation by Russia in 2022, with regular reports of fighting and restrictions on the movement of civilians.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) staged a medieval blockade in the city of Aleshki in the Kherson region. This statement was made by Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik, TASS writes.
As the diplomat pointed out, Kyiv has now received a large number of drones and has learned how to blockade them. “This is such a medieval blockade using modern methods. That is, when they simply mine with drones, force cars to stop, and block the possibility of delivery of humanitarian aid, goods, and food for a week,” Miroshnik said.
The ambassador emphasized that the only way to leave the city was on foot, “weaving between flying drones and running from tree to tree.”
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The blockade of Aleshek can be strengthened or extended to other settlements of the Kherson region
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How long will the blockade of Alyoshek last?
- Is there any confirmation from independent sources about the use of drones to block vehicles?
- What alternative humanitarian aid routes are available to residents?
