Britain claims it possesses intelligence indicating that Russia is engaging in efforts to target civilian cargo ships transporting grain in the Black Sea.

These actions purportedly involve the laying of sea mines, with the intention of attributing any resulting attacks to Ukraine.

The United Kingdom, however, has not presented any concrete evidence to substantiate these allegations, NBC News reported.

This development coincides with a period where Ukraine seems to be gaining ground in the struggle for control over this strategically vital body of water, serving as Kyiv’s primary export route and a launching point for Russian military actions.

A high-ranking Ukrainian official has asserted that Russia is increasing its mining activities in the Black Sea due to concerns among Russian ship commanders about approaching the shoreline, where they could potentially become targets for Ukrainian missile strikes.

In recent weeks, Ukraine has retaliated against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet with a series of offensives.

This has led analysts and officials to speculate that the Kremlin may have been compelled to relocate some of its naval assets to safer waters, moving away from a region it has traditionally utilized to assert influence across Europe and Asia.

Written by staff