Ukrainian Tactics Put Russia on the Defensive in the Black Sea – WSJ

ODESA, Ukraine Commercial vessels have resumed using Ukraine s main port of Odesa without asking permission from Russia for the first time since the war began showing just how much the balance of power has changed in the Black Sea.

By imposing an asymmetrical war that relies on domestically produced naval drones and missiles, and that targets Russians ships in their own home bases, Ukraine has eroded much of Russia s vaunted naval superiority. Now, it is taking the battle to Russia itself.

To ensure our security, now and in the future, we must start the defense of our shore on the shore of the enemy, the commander of the Ukrainian navy, Vice Adm. Oleksiy Neizhpapa, said in an interview. This is an approach that we re trying to implement little by little.  

via www.wsj.com

Ukraine will (with luck) impose the reality of its existence on its region, with much US help. This will come with much military innovation and pluck. Reminds me of Israel, obviously.