According to Vadym Skibitskyi, a significant part of the European countries are in combat radius of employment of the Russian missile armament that is deployed in the annexed Crimea.

Also, the representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine noted that during last two years Russian armed forces has been actively conducting combat and operational training with actual deployment of forces and preparation for employment of striking force. Today, Russia continues to strengthen its military grouping not only along the Ukrainian border but also in water area of Black Sea that poses a threat to the countries of Black Sea region.