russian fleet preparing to blockade Ukraine in the Black Sea – UK intelligence
The agency predicts an increase in the "intensity and scale of violence" at sea
The russian fleet is preparing for a blockade of Ukraine in the Black Sea.
This is reported by the UK Ministry of Defence.
According to the United Kingdom's intelligence, the Black Sea Fleet of the russian federation is already changing positions. In particular, the russian corvette Sergey Kotov has deployed to the southern Black Sea, patrolling the shipping lane between the Bosphorus and Odesa.
The Ministry believes that the grain agreement has softened the role of the Black Sea in the war, but there is now the possibility of an increase in the "intensity and scale of violence" in this area.
"There is a realistic possibility that it will form part of a task group to intercept commercial vessels russia believes are heading to Ukraine," the report says.
Background. Earlier, Mind reported that russia plans to inspect all vessels in the Black Sea before "taking measures". The issue of ship transit in the Black Sea will still be discussed during possible contacts between putin and Erdogan.
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