Ukraine wants to break the blockade in one of the world’s most strategic straits—with the help of combat drones. But the plan is being strongly questioned by military analysts, who warn that the threat landscape in the region is far more sophisticated. Now the question is whether the initiative can change the situation—or further escalate the conflict.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to use maritime drones to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and keep this vital trade route open, reports SVT. The plan is based on lessons learned from the war in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has used drones to strike Russian ships and break blockades. At the same time, this is now a completely different type of conflict, involving multiple actors and presenting a different threat landscape.
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