Ukraine says Russian claims about drifting mines are ‘complete disinformation’

Published March 21, 2022 4:23pm ET



Russia’s and Ukraine’s messaging war continued on Monday when Russia’s main intelligence agency said hundreds of sea mines had broken loose in the Black Sea. Ukraine insists Russia is using the announcement as cover to shut down shipping in the area.

The Black Sea offers key shipping routes for grain and oil. It also borders key strategic areas in Ukraine that have seen some of the fiercest fighting since Russia invaded the country last month.

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