The UK will give Ukraine two minesweepers and form a maritime coalition

The UK will supply two Sandown minesweepers to Ukraine Sandown minesweepers to improve security in the Black Sea. This is stated in the statement of the of the British Ministry of Defense, reports UNN.

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It is noted that the ships will be purchased by Ukraine with with the help of the UK Export Credit Agency. The statement said that in addition to the transfer of minesweepers, the United Kingdom, together with Norway, will create a new maritime coalition, which will include countries willing to provide Ukraine with naval assistance.

The United Kingdom, together with Norway, will lead the new Maritime Capabilities Coalition Maritime Capability Coalition, providing ships and vehicles to strengthen Ukraine's Ukraine's maritime capabilities. The new coalition will provide long-term support to Ukraine, including training, equipment, and infrastructure to enhance security in the Black Sea

Two Royal Navy mine-sweeping ships are being transferred from the Royal Navy to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in order to strengthen Ukraine's ability to maritime operations.

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This increase in capability marks the beginning of a new focused efforts by the UK, Norway and our allies to strengthening Ukraine's maritime capabilities in the long term, to enhance their ability to act in defense of their sovereign waters and to strengthen security in the Black Sea

It is emphasized that the new maritime coalition will work closely with the will work closely with the Ukrainian Navy and the Ministry of Defense to develop a number of capabilities, including the rapid development of maritime forces in the Black Sea, the continued development of the Ukrainian Marine Corps and riverine and inland waterways to protect coastal areas.