The commander of the Estonian Navy, Ivo Vyark, believes that in the traditional sense of naval warfare, neither Russia nor Ukraine have dominance in the Black Sea.

This is reported Censor.netwith reference to ERR.

“Today, the entire Black Sea can be considered in this sense a disputed maritime area, where both sides actually have a certain degree of freedom of action. And that freedom of action is obviously greater off the coast. Where both sides have their own means of air defense, sea mines, support from various weapons systems from the shore,” he explained.

According to Vyarko, ships usually go out to sea only to carry out specific actions, but neither side takes excessive risks.

The Navy commander noted that both sides are using gas drilling rigs in the Black Sea.

“They provide a good opportunity for both sides to place reconnaissance equipment there and then monitor the sea situation from there. However, it is known that they are not constantly in the hands of any of the parties, that is, they pass from hand to hand,” he added.

The marine environment, according to Vyarka, is difficult for drones.

“If we talk about drones in general, drone technology and anti-drone measures at sea are also developing at a frantic speed. However, many experts also believe that unmanned technology is likely to be an additional measure, that is, to the traditional means and capabilities of conducting naval warfare.

In other words, it will certainly help improve situational awareness and strengthen intelligence activities, but there will be nothing to replace modern submarines, surface ships, missiles, mines and similar means,” the commander concluded.