The warships of the Black Sea Naval group...

The first stage of the drills, conducted in the southwestern region of the Black Sea, involved the monitoring of civilian aircraft, search and rescue operations, and replenishment and refueling at sea.

After leaving Varna, the warships held exercises escorting a Bulgarian minesweeper. The main task was to rescue a vessel in distress and coordinate efforts with the international crew, the Blackseafor commander said.

In the next stages, the Blackseafor warships will practice tactical maneuvers, conduct combat operations against surface ships, hold exercises in air defense and communications, assistance to ships in distress, and ship inspection.

"We are responsible for the stability and security in the Black Sea," Bulgarian Navy Rear Admiral Georgi Motyev told journalists at a press conference on a Bulgarian frigate.

While in port, local residents were allowed to visit the warships. Some 500 people came onboard the Russian vessel, which was a sort of record

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