Ukraine has closed sea lanes in the North-west region of the Black Sea, the General Staff of Ukraine said on Wednesday.
the move was intended to ensure the safety of civil navigation of the navy, he said. At the same time, the Russian Black Sea Fleet continues the tactics of Russian ground forces.
The department said the Russian Navy requires the introduction of the civilian ship HELT in the danger zoned of the Black Sea so that the occupants can use as a human shield. Otherwise, the Russians threaten to open fire on the civilian ship.
“It’s nothing more than piracy in the 21 century”, the staff of Ukraine said, adding that since February 24, the Russian Navy has already fired on two civilian vessels and captured two vessels, including the search and rescue vessel Sapphire, which was carrying out a humanitarian mission.
In order to ensure the safety of civil navigation, navy of the armed forces of Ukraine closed navigation in the northwest part of the black Sea.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said on Wednesday authorities were examining information on possible Russian rocket or artillery fire on the airport of Ukrainian Black Sea Port city of Odessa.
