On July 21st NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov in Mykolaiv region observed the process of tactical exercises of Ukrainian Naval Forces
On July 21st President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov have observed the process of tactical exercises of Ukrainian Naval Forces taking place in Mykolaiv region.
The President and Secretary of NSDC have observed the amphibious landing on unequipped coast.
The tactical exercises were conducted in the waters of Bug estuary in Mykolaiv region with the participation of marine infantry, special forces, surface ships and motor boats of Ukrainian Naval Forces as well as naval aircrafts of Naval Forces, Air Forces and Army of Ukraine. Practical skills of personnel were practiced to perfection in a dynamic environment, maximally close to reality, in all phases of amphibious landing on unequipped coast, seizure and retention of bridgehead. Multiservice interaction from the sea and from the air was also worked out that day.
The purpose of tactical exercises was to get units of the Naval Forces ready for possible scenarios on Seaside direction, including Mariupol.