Sevastopol authorities urged residents not to be alarmed by loud noises in the city, saying they would be part of exercises conducted by the Black Sea Fleet. The information was shared on an official website and through a Telegram channel linked to the local administration.
Officials confirmed that underwater anti-sabotage support teams will receive training that includes the use of small arms. The aim is to bolster readiness for potential security incidents and to rehearse coordinated responses in challenging maritime environments.
It was stated that the exercises are expected to continue until roughly 11:00, and assurances were given that normal life in Sevastopol would proceed with calm and order during that period.
Earlier in the morning, it was reported that the ferries Admiral Istomin and Admiral Lazarev were not operating in Sevastopol. Transportation authorities noted a temporary halt to services, with plans to resume as conditions allowed.
On the Crimean Bridge a traffic blockage occurred during the night, followed by a reopening to traffic in the early hours of the morning. Eyewitnesses reported several loud explosions around Kerch during the night, with estimates ranging from three to five blasts heard in various parts of the city. Local authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and to follow official advisories.
Earlier incidents included notes of partial power interruptions in Sevastopol, which were followed by efforts to restore services and ensure public safety. The situation remained under careful observation by city authorities and security services, who emphasized that calm and orderly conduct was essential while routine life continued and monitoring continued around the clock.
In summary, Sevastopol residents were asked to stay alert but not alarmed as the city conducted military and emergency preparedness exercises. The authorities stressed that the primary objective was to enhance readiness and protect public safety, with plans to keep the population informed through official channels and ongoing updates from the relevant security agencies.