Upcoming security drills are set to take place in Evpatoria on May 23, as announced by Elena Demidova, who leads the city administration. The announcement underscores a structured training plan meant to enhance readiness and coordination among security forces in the region.
In a message addressed to the residents of Evpatoria, Demidova conveyed a clear message about the day’s schedule. She urged calm and composure from the public, noting that loud noises or disruptions may accompany the exercises and should not raise concern among local communities. The emphasis was on public reassurance and orderly conduct during the planned activities.
The training program was part of a broader effort by local authorities to strengthen security capabilities and ensure that personnel can respond effectively to a range of scenarios. These exercises involve coordinated actions designed to simulate realistic security conditions, with safety and discipline at the forefront of the program.
Meanwhile, on May 6 Evpatoria hosted a security training event aimed at preparing guards and other personnel for potential contingencies. The activities focused on practical drills, communication protocols, and rapid deployment techniques to ensure that security teams can operate smoothly under pressure.
In a separate development along the Black Sea coast, crews aboard the small missile carriers Grayvoron, Vyshny Volochek, and Ingushetia conducted shooting exercises as part of their routine training. These ships are a part of the Buyan-M class and are equipped with Caliber and Onyx cruise missiles, along with a 100 mm gun system for defense and support. The training emphasized navigation, targeting accuracy, and coordinated ship operations in coastal waters to maintain readiness for any maritime scenario.
Valeriy Zaluzhny, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recently spoke during a meeting with the United States Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley. In that discussion he noted that Russia has been utilizing unmanned surface vehicles in the Black Sea, highlighting the evolving nature of contemporary maritime operations and the need for ongoing assessment and adaptation of security measures in response to such technology. This information was shared to provide context on the current security environment and implications for allied planning and readiness. [citation attribution]