“In the Black Sea maneuvering of 6 large landing ships and 2 carriers of cruise missiles continues - in readiness for the use of more than a dozen deadly shells. They hold the blockade of Ukrainian ports and civilian shipping,” said Vladislav Nazarov, officer of the operational command of the South.

The Russian military through open channels of communication and maritime security, calls the waters around Zmeiny Island their territorial sea, warning foreign ships of the danger of approaching.

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