In Sevastopol, regional authorities announce that emergency services will execute a planned operation to remove ammunition from the remnants of the Great Patriotic War. Residents are cautioned that loud sounds may be heard during the procedure, which will occur on a training ground in the Kara-Koba area with participation from the Ministry of Emergencies and other regional responders. This update was shared through the city’s official Telegram channel to ensure timely public awareness.
The plan calls for the destruction of roughly one thousand rounds. Officials note that prior steps involved retrieving explosives from the seabed at Gilzovaya Bay, a site closely associated with the bay’s historical role and its wartime significance. The operation marks another phase in a long-term effort to remove submerged ordnance from the coastal zone and neutralize potential hazards to nearby communities and maritime activity.
According to the regional authorities, the destruction is scheduled for the afternoon hours, with a window from approximately 15:30 to 17:00 Moscow time. Residents are advised to brace for a very noisy process and to stay calm while authorities carry out safety measures designed to mitigate risk. The authorities emphasize that the local environment remains stable and that the community should remain vigilant but not alarmed as work proceeds.
Historically, Sevastopol endured extensive fighting and served as a critical defensive stronghold for a prolonged period during the conflict. Soviet forces advanced and reclaimed the city in May 1944 after a four-day engagement that culminated in victory. Gilzovaya Bay sits near the site of the last defensive line, helping explain the substantial quantity of ordnance discovered in the seabed and the bay’s name. The broader program to surface and neutralize submerged ammunition began in 2021, expanding over subsequent years to reduce underwater hazards and improve coastal safety for shipping lanes and local life alike.
Separately, the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation has issued updates regarding ships damaged in a Ukrainian strike on Sevastopol’s shipyard, reflecting ongoing regional security developments and the logistical implications for naval facilities and maintenance operations in the area.