Surface ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet maneuver only within sight of the Crimean coast and continue to take an extremely defensive position.. This contrasts with increased Russian naval activity in other seas, which is typical for this time of year, the UK Ministry of Defense points out..

Although the Black Sea Fleet continues to use long-range cruise missiles in support of ground offensive operations, it is now difficult for it to exercise effective control at sea.. He lost his flagship "

“Currently, the limited effectiveness of the Black Fleet undermines Russia’s overall invasion strategy, in part because the amphibious threat to Odessa is all but neutralized.. This means that Ukraine can redirect resources to put pressure on Russian ground forces somewhere, ”the conclusions of British intelligence say..

Latest Defense Intelligence update on situation in Ukraine - 16 August 2022From UK government's response: https://t. co/jrmLUD5Osz? #StandWithUkraine? pic. twitter. com/lWN6wkwQh1.

— Ministry of Defense? (@DefenceHQ) August 16, 2022.

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Recall that on August 9, a series of explosions were heard at the Saki airfield in the Crimean Novofedorovka, as a result of which the enemy’s military equipment and its ammunition depots were destroyed. The airbase was part of the naval cover of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Ukraine only hinted at its involvement in the explosions, while Russia says the ammunition in the warehouse " The Institute for the Study of War explained why it is not profitable for Russians to admit that the airfield was blown up by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but it is more convenient to talk about self-detonation.