On Saturday, July 11, despite the spread of coronavirus infection, another illegal military exercise took place in occupied Crimea, in which more than 300 members of the Marine Corps of the Black Sea Fleet took part. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
“In total, about 300 military personnel took part in the development of training planned combat training activities. During the VDP, personnel train various techniques and skills for landing tactical airborne assaults”,- the report said.
It is noted that these activities are carried out in accordance with the plan of activity of the forces of the Black Sea Fleet for the summer training period of 2020 academic year.
We remind that in the occupied Crimea, military exercises, propaganda for military service and conscription into the armed forces of the Russian Federation are regularly held. The Russian military exercises destroy the ecosystem of the peninsula and are a gross violation of international law.
Earlier, in a statement on Crimea, NATO condemned the ongoing large-scale buildup of Russia's military power in Crimea and expressed concern about Russia's efforts and stated plans to further build up military power in the Black Sea region.