Published 16:48 IST, May 15th 2022

Ukraine claims Russia has five landing craft, two cruise missile carriers in Black Sea

Ukraine claims that seven Russian surface ships are present in the Black sea, which includes two cruise missile carriers and five huge landing ships

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As Russian Federation continues its aggression in Ukraine, seven Russian surface ships are present in Black sea, which include two cruise missile carriers and five huge landing ships.  spokesperson of South Operational Command of Ukraine Vlislav Nazarov stated that Russia has two cruise missile ships and five huge landing ships in Black Sea and as a result, fear of missile strikes from sea is a possibility.

Nazarov furr stated that stormy wear pushed one of enemy sea mines to surface of sea, bringing it closer to Odessa coast, where it will be neutralized by experts. He claimed that units of Naval Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine are in charge of situation. At same time, anor official emphasized dangers of human presence for various activities on coastal water, stating that y must remember that a sea coast is no longer a recreational place, but rar a line of defence against versary, which makes it a danger zone, according to Ukrinform.

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It was also announced that Russian forces continue to conduct hostilities in Mykolayiv and Kherson districts, both are close to Black sea. In meanwhile, Russia's losses in south of Ukraine during last day amounted to 3 ammo depots, armoured vehicles, and self-propelled artillery due to use of missile and artillery weapons and aircraft of Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Two Russian ships remain on patrol in international waters

majority of Russian ships have been redirected to bases in temporarily controlled Crimea, with only two remaining on patrol in international waters, but fear of a missile strike in Ukraine's regions remains, according to Ukrinform. Vlislav Nazarov also stated that two enemy ships are on patrol, while ors are returning forces and supplies to Crimean bases. He furr said that despite that a missile attack is still a possibility. Nazarov furr claimed that  Russian forces do not engage in offensive actions during day, but inste strikes in middle of night over Nikolaev's volley-fire "Torno" jet system.

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16:48 IST, May 15th 2022