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The warships spotted were were Pytliviy frigate and Ekvator medium reconnaissance ship, the Navy HQ reported.

Navy helicopters were deployed in the area immediately, the Ukrainian command says, to confirm the information.

The Russian warships have left the area later, as reported.

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