The British Intelligence Service emphasized that they were part of the “security” of the Black Sea Fleet’s main base

MADRID, June 23 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The British Intelligence Service had indicated this Friday that Russia had “trained marine mammals” at the entrance to the port of Sevastopol, on the Crimean peninsula, which could be used to “deal with enemy divers.”

“Since the summer of 2022, the Russian Navy has invested in major security enhancements to the Black Sea Fleet’s main base in Sevastopol,” they said, before adding that “this includes at least four layers of netting and barriers at port entrances. “, according to a statement published by the UK Ministry of Defence on its account on the social network Twitter.

“Over the last few weeks, these defenses have likely been augmented by an increase in the number of trained marine mammals. Aerial images show that floating mammal cages in harbor, possibly containing bottlenose dolphins, have multiplied,” they explained.

On the other hand, they emphasized that the Russian Navy uses “beluga and seals” “in the Arctic waters”. “Russia has been training animals for various missions, but an animal found in the port of Sevastopol will most likely deal with enemy divers,” they said.

On Friday, the British Intelligence service stressed that Russia was making “significant efforts” to strengthen its defensive lines, especially around the Crimean peninsula. “This complex defense underscores the Russian command’s assessment that Ukrainian forces are capable of attacking Crimea directly,” they said.

The Crimean peninsula, and especially Sevastopol, is a key target for Ukrainian troops, who use drones and missiles to attack Russian targets. The territory was annexed in 2014, a move not recognized by the international community.