This was announced by the operational command "South" speaker, Vladislav Nazarov, commenting on the situation as of 15:00.

"The enemy ship grouping in the Black Sea consists of 4 ships and boats that maneuver along the Crimean coast. Among them are 2 carriers of cruise missiles with a total salvo of 16 Kalibrs," Nazarov said.

He added that the occupiers are increasing the number of attacks on Ukraine with drones and air and sea-based missiles.

"The risk of strikes remains high," the speaker stressed.

According to the results of the situation on October 16, in the Black Sea, an enemy ship grouping consist of 6 ships, including 1 airborne assault ship and 2 surface missile launchers, kept 12 Kalibrs at the ready mode.