In the United Kingdom, the maritime phase of the Exercise Sea Breeze is underway: ship crews and staff officers are practicing mine countermeasures operations at sea.
In Portland (United Kingdom), the active phase of the maritime component of the annual Sea Breeze exercises is ongoing. While ships are conducting operations at sea to search for and identify dangerous objects, staff officers are simultaneously practicing the planning and management of such operations.
Both components of the exercises are crucial for preparing for future mine countermeasures operations in the waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Equally important is gaining experience in joint operations in an international environment, as this will be a significant factor if partner countries are involved in joint mine countermeasures operations.
Ensuring mine safety in the waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is a prerequisite for restoring Ukraine’s economic potential and ensuring the safe conduct of foreign economic activity. That is why the Ukrainian Navy pays special attention to preparing for mine countermeasures operations in these maritime areas.
The annual Sea Breeze 2026 maritime exercises are being conducted under the leadership of Ukraine and the United States.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, the exercises are also supported by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, the Royal Navy, NATO in Ukraine, and the NATO Maritime Command.
In the United Kingdom, the maritime phase of the Exercise Sea Breeze is underway: ship crews and staff officers are practicing mine countermeasures operations at sea.
In Portland (United Kingdom), the active phase of the maritime component of the annual Sea Breeze exercises is ongoing. While ships are conducting operations at sea to search for and identify dangerous objects, staff officers are simultaneously practicing the planning and management of such operations.
Both components of the exercises are crucial for preparing for future mine countermeasures operations in the waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Equally important is gaining experience in joint operations in an international environment, as this will be a significant factor if partner countries are involved in joint mine countermeasures operations.
Ensuring mine safety in the waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov is a prerequisite for restoring Ukraine’s economic potential and ensuring the safe conduct of foreign economic activity. That is why the Ukrainian Navy pays special attention to preparing for mine countermeasures operations in these maritime areas.
The annual Sea Breeze 2026 maritime exercises are being conducted under the leadership of Ukraine and the United States.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, the exercises are also supported by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, the Royal Navy, NATO in Ukraine, and the NATO Maritime Command.