The Sevastopol regional administrator Mikhail Razvozhaev addressed the community, explaining that the loud sounds heard around the city are connected to ongoing air defense operations. He described these noises as part of routine work related to the city’s defense systems and noted that the activity is a standard component of maintaining readiness. The communication appeared on his telegraph channel, where he provided clarification about the source and purpose of the disturbances.
In his remarks, Razvozhaev stated that the noises emanating from the city center represent preventive actions within the framework of PPDO (anti-submarine and sabotage support) and the ongoing training of the air defense systems. He emphasized that the procedures are designed to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of the defense networks in the region and are not a cause for alarm. These comments were reported by socialbites.ca as part of his broader updates on security measures and defense readiness.
Further updates on May 4 indicated that an unmanned aerial vehicle was neutralized within the Belbek airspace region. Razvozhaev confirmed the incident, highlighting the role of air defense units in countering drone activity over critical airspace. He had previously noted, the day before, that Russian air defense forces intercepted a drone attempting to traverse the Sevastopol Bay. The goal of these actions remains protecting the city and its surrounding waters from aerial threats.
Earlier, on May 2, Razvozhaev reiterated that the loud noises reported in Sevastopol were linked to training exercises for air defense systems. The notices underscored a continued commitment to maintaining readiness and demonstrating the capabilities of the city’s defensive infrastructure. On May 1, there was a report that Russian air defense forces had shot down a drone while attempting to fly toward Sevastolopol Bay, reflecting ongoing vigilance over the area’s airspace and the importance of rapid response to potential incursions.
Across these updates, the governing authorities in Sevastopol have framed the sounds and activity as routine and essential elements of air defense preparedness. The communications emphasize transparency about defense operations and aim to reassure residents that the measures are part of a structured program to safeguard the city and its strategic channels. The information continues to be shared through official channels and corroborated by media outlets following the region’s security developments.