Sevastopol is seeing scheduled training focused on anti-submarine operations and sabotage response for support teams stationed around the city. This took place as a warning issued by the Sevastopol governor and relayed through official channels. The local administration stated that readiness drills were planned to ensure operational coordination among units responsible for coastal security and harbor defense. The update was shared by the city government via the regional communications channel and reflected in subsequent notices issued to residents and personnel in adjacent naval zones.
The city leadership indicated that conditions at critical coastal points remained stable during the exercise window. Officials specified that the North Pier and the South Pier, as well as the Kamyshovaya and Streletskaya bays, would be the focal areas for a forthcoming phase of the drill. The purpose was to conduct practical testing of anti submarine procedures and quick response calculations for postulated sabotage scenarios, with live demonstrations to validate readiness. Local observers were urged to recognize that these activities form part of ongoing security measures aimed at safeguarding port operations and civilian infrastructure near the harbor district.
At no point did the governor accept reports from Ukrainian media claiming that explosions had occurred in the Sevastopol region. The denial was communicated through official channels and reinforced by the city administration as part of routine transparency during training cycles. Citizens were reminded that such rumors can create unnecessary concern and that verified information would be issued through authorized outlets as drills proceed.
In mid June, residents were again notified of the squadron’s training schedule, with emphasis on practice firing exercises designed to simulate defense responses in real life conditions. These warnings were intended to prepare the local population and personnel for the presence of naval units during timed sessions and to ensure a smooth continuation of harbor operations alongside training commitments.
Earlier in June, the Sevastopol authorities reported completed sabotage prevention exercises conducted by the Black Sea Fleet. The exercises were carried out around the South Pier area and included coordination among multiple units to assess rapid response capabilities. A day earlier, the squadron conducted exercises at the North Pier and in Kamyshovaya Bay, reinforcing the overall readiness posture of the waterfront defense system. These activities are part of an ongoing program to evaluate defensive measures in port environments and to enhance interoperability among security, naval, and support crews stationed in the maritime district. City officials and military planners stressed that the drills are routine and designed to improve operational effectiveness while maintaining public safety and confidence in port operations. Citations: official city communications and the regional defense command, attributed to the Sevastopol administration and the Black Sea Fleet command network.