Russia's activity on the seized Ukrainian island of Zmeiny contributes to the blockade of the Ukrainian coast and prevents the restoration of maritime trade, including the export of Ukrainian grain.

Since the loss of the Moskva cruiser in April, Russian forces have likely moved numerous air defense assets to Zmeiny Island in the western Black Sea, including the SA-15 and SA-22 systems, according to British intelligence..

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In parallel, heavy fighting continues in the Donbas in Severodonetsk, and Russian troops continue to advance towards Slovyansk as part of an attempt to cordon Ukrainian forces.

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