The British Ministry of Defense said that Russia still retains the ability to attempt an amphibious landing, but such an operation is likely to be increasingly risky due to the time Ukrainian forces have spent preparing.

It is noted that the Russian naval forces maintain a long-range blockade of the Ukrainian coast in the Black and Azov Seas.. By such actions, they prevent the replenishment of Ukrainian reserves by sea.. British intelligence stressed that information about mines in the Black Sea poses a serious risk to maritime activities. Their presence demonstrates how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affects neutral and civilian interests..

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine to help our country build effective coastal defenses and protect Odessa.