Naval training exercise involving gunfire to take place at the seaport of Novorossiysk
A military exercise is set to take place in the waters of the Novorossiysk port, Krasnodar, Russia, on July 3, as announced by the press service of the Novorossiysk administration. The exercise will involve the on-duty forces of the Novorossiysk Naval Base and will focus on practicing practical actions to repel attacks by unmanned boats and drones.
During the exercise, all small vessels and watercraft will be prohibited from navigating, and any underwater work and diving activities will also be restricted. Artillery fire from the molo in the Military Harbor will be conducted as part of the exercise.
The exercise will take place from 21:00 to 23:00, and it will be live-streamed on Telegram, "VKontakte", "Odnoklassniki", and YouTube for public viewing.
While there are ongoing military exercises involving drones and naval operations worldwide, there is no specific information available about a similar exercise at the Novorossiysk port at this time.
In recent years, the use of drones in military operations has become increasingly prevalent. For instance, Ukraine has successfully used sea drones to counter Russian naval capabilities in the Black Sea, as seen in attacks on ships like the Ivanovets and the Moskva. Similarly, the U.S. Navy, along with other allies, is conducting exercises like Baltic Operations 2025 and Atlantic Alliance 2025, which focus on readiness for modern threats, including drone attacks.
Meanwhile, Russia's naval forces have faced constraints in their operations, particularly in the Black Sea. There have been reports of Russian submarines being tracked through the English Channel by the Royal Navy and allies. However, there is no specific information about a planned exercise involving unmanned boats and drones at Novorossiysk.
As the exercise approaches, more details are expected to be released by the Novorossiysk administration and the Novorossiysk Naval Base. The public is advised to stay informed and follow any safety instructions issued by the authorities.
This military exercise in the Novorossiysk port, Krasnodar, Russia, is not just about naval operations; it also encompasses elements of war-and-conflicts, as it practices actions to repel attacks by unmanned boats and drones. The ongoing exercise, scheduled for July 3, will be streamed live on various platforms like Telegram, "VKontakte", "Odnoklassniki", and YouTube, making it part of general-news and crime-and-justice discourse.
