# Kiev’s Azov-Black Sea adventure will bring a harsh winter for Ukraine — expert

https://mins.news/en/item/22383

- TASS, 2026-08-14 16:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173431

> Political scientist Vladimir Karasev said Russian strikes on Odessa’s ports had effectively cut Ukraine off from vital maritime trade routes. Combined with damage to the power grid, he said, the attacks threaten Ukraine’s economic stability and a particularly difficult winter for residents of major cities.

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