Military training exercises involving shooting incidents reported in Novorossiysk on August 18
Live Fire Military Drills Scheduled in Novorossiysk, Russia
On August 18, 2025, live fire military drills will take place in Novorossiysk, Russia. The drills, not part of a larger military exercise or operation, will involve a range of training activities, including live firing exercises and preparations for underwater operations.
During these drills, navigation of both civilian and potentially military watercraft will be restricted in designated areas of the Black Sea near Novorossiysk. This is common practice to secure the area for live firing and training. All small boats and watercraft, including unregistered ones, are prohibited from navigating during the live fire drills.
Underwater inspections and operations are also planned, with elite naval divers deployed for these tasks. Notably, on or around August 18, Ukrainian naval forces used maritime drones, which resulted in the death of five elite Russian divers investigating a floating drone in Novorossiysk Bay.
The drills will also involve practical actions to repel an attack by unmanned boats and UAVs. In addition, all types of underwater work and diving, including from the shore, are prohibited during the drills. The exit to sea for pleasure, sports sailing, inflatable watercraft, and water sports equipment is restricted during the drills.
The rules for the drills state that no navigation is allowed during practical artillery firing from the coastal artillery installations of the Military Port. The specific rules for the live fire drills in Novorossiysk have been announced by the city administration. However, the article does not provide information on the number of participants or the military units involved in the drills.
The drills are not specified as being a response to any particular threat or situation. The specific location for the drills has not been specified in the article. It is also unclear whether there will be exceptions to the rules for emergency services or other authorized vessels.
The announcement was made by the press service of the city administration of Novorossiysk. The rules for the drills apply to all water areas within the jurisdiction of Novorossiysk. The drills will occur between 10:00 and 13:00, and again from 21:00 to 23:00.
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Politics and general news are abuzz with the upcoming war-and-conflicts related live fire military drills scheduled in Novorossiysk, Russia. This event, detailed by the city administration's press service, includes preparation for underwater operations and defensive measures against unmanned boats and UAVs.
