The Ukrainian military has conducted drills in the Sea of Azov, using combat helicopters.

“The Joint Forces are paying considerable attention to the defense of the Azov coast to prevent the landing of enemy amphibious assault troops. The actions of the [Ukrainian] troops on the ground will be supported by all the forces and means necessary to prevent an invasion from the sea. According to an order issued by Commander of the Joint Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Nayev, all units that are involved in the defense of the sea coast shall conduct regular training to boost the readiness to repel an attack,” the press center of Ukraine’s Joint Forces Operation wrote on Facebook.