“Early this morning, Ukrainian nationalists have decided to spoil our naval day,” Rasvosheev wrote on Telegram. In Russia, July 31 is a national holiday for the navy, which is celebrated in many regions. However, the festivities in Sevastopol have been cancelled. Rasvosheev asks residents of the city to stay at home. All celebratory events have been canceled for safety reasons, he added. He asks residents of the city to stay at home.
The injured are personnel of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. There were no fatalities. The FSB domestic intelligence service is investigating the attack.
A parade with warships, airplanes and thousands of soldiers will take place in Saint Petersburg on Sunday to mark the holiday. Russian President Vladimir Putin will be there. Parades also take place in other Russian cities.
Russian authorities in regions bordering Ukraine have repeatedly complained about attacks from the neighboring country.