1. Maritime security aspects in Black and Azov seas region

2. Russian activities in Black Sea region – tool to influence 2
Russian activities in Black Sea region – tool to influence
on Mediterranean and Middle East areas
MOSCOW
BRUSSELS
RUSSIA
BLACK SEA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
NATO/EU
UKRAINE
UKRAINE
RUSSIA
NATO/EU
GEORGIA
MOLDOVA
AZERBAIJAN
ARMENIA
SYRIA
LIBIA
Азовське море
Black sea
Умовні позначення:
Mediterranean sea
RUSSIAN MILITARY BASES
RUSSIAN NAVAL BASES

3. Russian activities to dominate in Black and Azov seas
Desired end state – full dominance in region
Current Russian objectives in Black and Azov seas area
1) Legalization of status of territorial sea around occupied Crimea
2) Pressure on Ukrainian maritime industry. Closing sea of Azov for navigation to Ukrainian ports. Cutting off Ukraine sea access
3) Military dominance to project power
4) Discretization of Ukrainian Power ability to defend country

4. Kalibr missiles impact
Back-of-the-envelope estimated reach of a SS-N-30A Nuclear-armed Kalibr, assuming a 1650 km actual operational range, launched from about 60 km south of Crimea’s Western Tip, or 100 km west of Sevastopol, well within Russian-controlled waters. (Depth here is about 400 meters.)
“Optimistic” range for a SS-N-30A Nuclear-armed Kalibr cruise missile at estimated maximum range of 2,500 km, launched from the edges of the Black Sea. Taken from the Russian Topwar.ru website

5. RUSSIAN ACTIVITY IN SEA OF AZOV
Average waiting time at Kerch straight
79 hours
9 hours

6. RUSSIAN ACTIVITY IN SEA OF AZOV

7. UKRAINAN ACTIVITIES TO DEFEND SOVEREIGNTY
AT SEA OF AZOV
Creation of Naval base in Berdyansk
Deployment of Ukrainian Navy Marines and vessels to Sea of Azov
Exercise freedom of navigation through Kerch straight
Composition of Ukrainian Navy detachment to move to Berdyansk port on November 2018
Artillery boat “Nikopol”
tug “Yani Kapu”
Artillery boat “Berdyansk”

8. Result of armed attack against Ukrainian Navy vessels
by Russian Federation
Ukrainian Navy personnel which
suffered injures
Andrii ARTEMENKO
Vasyl SOROKA
Adrii EIDER
Actions of Ukrainian Navy personnel were legal in accordance with United Nations Convention Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, Agreement between Ukraine and Russia about cooperation in use of Sea of Azov and Kerch straight from 2003, and common maritime practice of safety navigation at sea

9. U K R A I N V Y S T R A E G Y 2 3 5 Coastal Littoral Blue waters E N D- W A Y M
Mission: To deter aggression, to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and to ensure maritime security, economic prosperity, and international peace, in cooperation with national defense / security forces and strategic partners, at and from the sea.
Vision 2035: Modern, agile & innovative NAVY capable to protect people of Ukraine & national interests in maritime & coastal domain conducting asymmetric & decisive operations, with highly motivated & professional personnel, dedicated to win. U K R A I N V Y S T R A E G Y 2 3 5
Coastal
Littoral
Blue waters
2017
2025
2030
2035
Protect sovereignty and integrity
Deter aggression
Enhance security, prosperity and peace
Territorial waters < 12 nm
EEZ< 200 nm
Beyond Black Sea
70-90 mln. USD/year
mln. USD (TBD)/year
mln. USD (TBD)/year

10. Capability Matrix (Ends – WAYS – Means)U K R A I N V Y S T R A E G Y 2 3 5
NATO AJP-3.1 was selected as primary publication for Ukrainian Navy roles and methods

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