Russia increasing protection in key shipping route over 'tense situation'

A satellite image of the Sea of Azov as taken on 13 July Russia says it is stepping up protection of ships in the Azov-Black Sea basin following Ukranian drone attacks on its maritime vessels. In response to what it describes as the "tense situation in the Sea of Azov", the Russian transport ministry says it has set up a special task force to coordinate transportation, redirect cargo and find alternative routes. Together with the defence ministry, it says additional measures are being