Military drills to be carried out at Novorossiysk Seaport on August 2nd
In the coastal city of Novorossiysk, Russia, preparations are underway for a series of naval drills involving unmanned boats and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on August 2, 2025. While the exact details of the restrictions during these drills are not publicly disclosed, the increased security measures in the area suggest that access and activities within the port, nearby waters, and airspace will be tightly controlled.
The recent Russian presidential decree, effective from July 21, 2025, mandates that all vessels, including foreign ones, require approval coordinated with the Federal Security Service (FSB) for entry into Russian ports [1]. This decree, coupled with the FSB controls, points towards a heightened level of security during these drills.
The suspension of oil loadings and the general heightened security following drone attacks on Russian navy assets in 2025 indicate that the margins for military exercises are closely monitored and potentially restrictive on civilian and foreign maritime and aerial activities [3][1].
During the drills, unmanned boats and UAVs will be practiced for repelling attacks. In addition, several restrictions have been imposed on civilian activities. Pleasure and sports boats, inflatable watercraft, jet skis, windsurfs, SUP boards, and similar are prohibited during the firing period [2]. Movement of all small boats and watercraft, including those not subject to state registration, is also prohibited during this time.
Furthermore, any underwater works and diving, including from the shore, are prohibited during the firing period. These restrictions aim to ensure the safety and security of all parties involved in the drills.
While the exact details of the restrictions are not yet known, it is clear that the August 2, 2025 drills in Novorossiysk port will be conducted under strict security measures. It is advisable for all boat and watercraft owners, as well as divers, to check for updates and adhere to any official announcements regarding these restrictions.
[1] https://www.fsb.gov.ru/fsb/text/17075/ [2] https://www.port-novorossiysk.ru/ [3] https://tass.com/defense/1079663
- The imminent naval drills in Novorossiysk, Russia, on August 2, 2025, are not just military affairs, but a possible indication of wider political and general news developments related to war-and-conflicts, considering the heightened security measures and recent geopolitical events.
- The stringent security measures enforced during the August 2, 2025 naval drills in Novorossiysk, including the prohibition of specific civilian activities and underwater works, suggest that politics continues to play a significant role in shaping access and activities within the port, nearby waters, and airspace, thereby intertwining the fields of war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news.
