carefully guarded and camouflaged

It was a testing ground for the latest missiles, the first Soviet cruise and ballistic missiles, storing and servicing nuclear weapons, and providing them to BSF warships and coastal missile units (Nezavisimaia Gazeta, October 7, 2016). The secrecy of the facility was exceptional, and the base’s approaches were carefully guarded and camouflaged so that it remained concealed even from a distance of 16–32 feet (5–10 meters) (Focus.ua, January 22). The BSF’s unexpectedly mediocre performance following the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, combined with the Ukrainian military’s increasingly potent capabilities, necessitated both redeployments and increased defensive operations, heightening Balaklava’s value as opposed to Sevastopol’s open roadstead. Despite being mothballed for nearly three decades, the Balaklava facility has received renewed interest. สล็อต เว็บตรง