In Ukraine announced “the mass transfer of the Black Sea Fleet” in the Sea of Azov. According to the representative of the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadim Skibitska, Ukrainian scouts noticed "redeployment" 40 warships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Sea of Azov.
Skibitskiy said, that Russia had begun active operations for the transfer of ships from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov in May 2018 of the year. According to the Ukrainian Intelligence, It has now been airlifted “about 40 boats, combat boats”, including the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Defense launches. Also in the Sea of Azov, two small missile ship deployed for “show of force”. Besides, Ukrainian intelligence fixed taking control of all Russian shipping lanes civil navigation, as well as full control of the entire Sea of Azov, including coast.
earlier it was reported, that the gunners of the Naval Forces of Ukraine conducted exercises in the territory of Kherson region near the border with the Crimean peninsula. celebrated, that the gunners worked question hit targets in the areas of "temporarily occupied" settlements. It was also carried out training with the actual adjustment of fire at targets in the areas of concentration of enemy. Particular attention has been focused on artillery operations in reduced visibility and at night, They stated in the command.
