09:39 02.07.2019

Scenario of Sea Breeze 2019 drills changed due to Russia's actions

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Scenario of Sea Breeze 2019 drills changed due to Russia's actions

The plan of the Sea Breeze 2019 Ukrainian-U.S. drills, which began on Monday, July 1, has been changed due to Russia's actions in the Black Sea, according to the official website of the Ukrainian State Border Service.

"The attempts of the northern neighbor to spoil our game by the sudden closure of the navigational area will not frighten the multinational headquarters. We take that as an additional challenge and are ready to give an adequate response. Now, the maneuvers are rescheduled in terms of their site and will take place according to the scenario of the drill's headquarters," Ukrainian Navy Commander Ihor Voronchenko said at an opening ceremony of the drills on Monday.

Drilling the river component on the Danube River is a novelty of the exercise this year, the State Border Service said. Only the Maritime Defense Forces of the State Border Service will be involved in this training episode.

As for the maritime component, participants of the drills will carry out live gunfire drills, disembarkations of inspecting teams, and will improve the interaction between special units. Members of the Dozor state border service unit who have the relevant specialization will take part in special diving trainings for the first time.

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