The head a press-services of the air forces of Ukraine Roman Urcia said that Kherson region will be tested anti-aircraft missiles, medium-range exercises are scheduled for December 1 and 2, it is reported “Interfax-Ukraine”.
“The first and second of December there will be exercises, which will be tested anti-aircraft controlled medium-range missiles. The events will involve crews of combat aircraft, transport aircraft units anti-aircraft missile troops, Radiotechnical troops and communications, and unmanned aircraft,” said Urcia.
The head of the press service of the Ukrainian air force also added that the exercises will be held only in Ukraine’s airspace, including over the high seas, apparently referring to the water West of the coast of the Crimea Peninsula.
Previously, the Federal air transport Agency said that the safety of Russian airlines flying over Crimea is fully guaranteed. According to representatives of the aviation Department, Ukraine, announcing the creation of a new no-fly zones in the vicinity of the Peninsula, did not consider it necessary to coordinate this initiative with the Russian aviation authorities.
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