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UK Accuses Russia of Blocking Black Sea Ports Using New Missile 'Banderol'
The United Kingdom claimed that Russia has blocked the Black Sea ports of Ukraine, citing the use of Russia's new cruise missile 'Banderol'. The UK's assertion was supported by reports from multiple outlets, including 'lenta' and 'izvestia'. The immediate consequence is heightened tensions in the region and potential further escalation of hostilities.
According to 'lenta', the UK stated that Russia has blocked the Black Sea ports of Ukraine. The report was published on August 29, 2026. 'Izvestia' reported that the UK attributed the blockage to the use of Russia's new cruise missile 'Banderol', which was described as turning the Ukrainian Black Sea coast into a deadly zone for cargo ships. The article cited the British newspaper 'The Telegraph' as its source.
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IndependentIzvestiaAug 29, 10:17 PM
UK Claims New Russian Rocket Blocked Ukrainian PortsThe use of Russia's new cruise missile 'Banderol' played a key role in blocking the Black Sea ports of Ukraine. This was reported on August 29 by the British newspaper The Telegraph. 'Behind these strikes stands the new Russian cruise missile 'Banderol', which turned the Ukrainian Black Sea coast into a deadly zone forbidden for cargo ships,' the article states.
IndependentLentaAug 29, 09:58 PM
In the UK, it was stated that Russia has blocked the Black Sea ports of Ukraine