Russia’s ships have minimal protection in the western Black Sea amid failed attempts to gain a foothold on Snake Island and the loss of the cruiser “Moscow”, according to the British Ministry of Defense in a daily report based on intelligence,
KYIV. UkraineGate , 11 , May , 2022 | War News .
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“Fighting continues on Snake Island, and Russia has repeatedly tried to strengthen its unprotected garrison located there. Ukraine has successfully hit Russian air defenses and supply ships with Bayraktar drones. Russian supply ships have minimal protection in the western Black Sea after the Russian fleet retreated to Crimea. after the loss of “Moscow”, – said in British intelligence.
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According to the British Ministry of Defense, “Russia’s current efforts to increase its forces on Snake Island give Ukraine more opportunities to participate in hostilities by Russian troops and equipment.” “If Russia strengthens its position on Snake Island with strategic air defense and coastal defense cruise missiles, they could dominate the northwestern Black Sea,” the British intelligence added.
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Experts point out that Snake Island is an important strategic object, as it allows full control of the Black and Azov Seas.
Source: Ukrgate
