Crimea has strategic value and continues to be a critical battleground in the war in Ukraine, a former commander of US Army Europe has said.
Forces News spoke with Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges and asked why Ukraine must liberate Crimea.
He said: "I think that Crimea is still the decisive terrain of this war and I think the Ukrainians are going to continue isolating Crimea by destroying these ferries.
"And when the time is right, they’re going to drop that bridge."
Additionally, they are constantly targeting Russian Navy and Air Force assets in Crimea, making it increasingly difficult for Russia to use the region strategically.
The liberation of Crimea would be a significant blow to Russia, as it would disrupt their dominance in the Black Sea region.
Control of Crimea is essential for Russia to exert influence in the Black Sea and beyond, while its loss would prevent Russia from disrupting shipping in and out of Ukrainian ports.
The impact of this situation extends beyond Ukraine, affecting European refugees, global food and energy supplies, and commodity prices.
Therefore, the Crimea issue is not limited to its strategic value but also has far-reaching economic and political implications.
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