This is reported by TASS with reference to the National Center for Defense Management of Russia.

"The forces and means of the Black Sea Fleet are carrying out a set of measures to monitor the actions of the ships and aviation of the NATO Naval Forces participating in the Sea Breeze 2020 exercises," the center said.

It is specified that the active phase of the exercise takes place in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. The exercises include the ships and aircraft of the US Navy.

On July 15, NATO ships entered the Black Sea with the aim of participating in military exercises with Ukraine and Bulgaria.