Ukraine has launched a large-scale drone attack on the Black Sea, reportedly hitting twenty Russian ships, including seventeen oil tankers. This escalation marks a deliberate attempt to open a new front in the conflict, aiming to isolate the Crimean Peninsula. Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov over the past week and a half, with 116 attacks reported since the beginning of an intensified drone campaign. These waterways are crucial supply routes for Russian forces in Crimea, providing weapons, ammunition, and fuel, and are vital for grain exports. In retaliation, Russia launched attacks on southern Ukraine, specifically Odesa, damaging cargo ships and resulting in three fatalities, prompting accusations of war crimes. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv, signifying continued support for Ukraine amidst the intensifying conflict.