Russian warships advancing in the Sea of Azov : Ukrainian naval official

After the suspension of movements of commercial ships in the Azov Sea, Russia sets its warships sailing in the sea.

According to an exalted Ukrainian naval official at Mariual port, the advancing Russian warships have appeared in the sea. They expressed that they were expecting incoming missile fires. The troops are ready to counter fire in defence if such a situation arises.

Ukraine possesses the most dominant seaport potential among all countries of the Black Sea. Eighteen seaports reside on the shoreline of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

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Russia has suspended any commercial movement in the Azov sea until further instructions. However, its ports in the black sea are open for navigation.

Spoke to high ranking Ukrainian naval official at Mariupol port who said he could see Russian war ships in the Sea of Azov, they appeared to be advancing but hadn’t attacked yet. He said they were expecting incoming missile fire and planned to return fire & defend the city if so

— Catherine Norris Trent (@cntrentF24) February 24, 2022