Oleksandr Turchynov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said that the Ukrainian military are planning large-scale exercises in the Sea of ??Azov.
He said this at a press conference, answering a question from journalists about Russia's plans to hold exercises in the Sea of ??Azov and Ukraine’s actions in this regard, reports Ukrinform.
“I want to provide information that I haven’t told anyone yet that the Ukrainian military are also planning to conduct serious training in the Sea of ??Azov,” said Turchinov..
He noted that in the Sea of ??Azov in response to Russia's aggression, military components are building up.. According to him, we are building up naval forces, significantly strengthening the coast guard and aviation component..
“And, of course, we are ready to respond to any provocations from the Russian side,” Turchinov said..