Russia planning deadly missile strikes from the sea

Russian vessels are preparing missile strikes against Ukrainian targets, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry has said.

“The vessels of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea fleet are carrying out tasks in designated areas of the Black and Azov sea operational zones,” the ministry said.

“Some vessels have entered a closed area, probably in order to carry out missile strikes against facilities in Ukraine.”

Russian troops are focusing on keeping their positions and are trying to regroup in order to enhance their offensive capabilities, according to the report.

It said Russia was regrouping in order to advance towards the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which are partially controlled by Russian-backed separatists.