As noted, February 19, at 17:00 Moscow time, the US Navy destroyer Donald Cook entered the Black Sea.

"The designated forces and means of the Black Sea Fleet organized continuous monitoring of the American destroyer," - leads TASS message.

It is indicated that the control of his actions is carried out by the small rocket ship Orekhovo-Zuevo and the reconnaissance ship Ivan Hurs.

Earlier, the press service of the Sixth Fleet of the US Navy reported that the US destroyer was heading for the Black Sea through the Dardanelles. It was noted that his campaign will strengthen stability in the region.

In January, the destroyer also arrived in the Black Sea.