Ukrainian Naval Forces continue exercises in the Black Sea region
In the Odessa and Mykolaiv regions, and in the northwestern part of the Black Sea, exercises by the Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are continuing, as was stated by the press service of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine.
Ships, boats and vessels, naval aircraft, and auto and armored vehicles are involved in exercises. Participants of these maneuvers are practicing tasks to increase the security of the state border.
Maritime forces are carrying out tactical exercises on mine-laying operations, the organization of universal ship defense, and hitting surface targets.
The operational readiness exercises by military administrative bodies and military units in the territory of the Odessa and Mykolaiv regions started on 19 January.