Umerov thanked Norway and the United Kingdom for creating the Coalition of Maritime Forces and Capabilities in support of Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed his gratitude to the United Kingdom and Norway for leading the creation of the Maritime Forces Coalition aimed at protecting Ukraine's sea and coastline, including initiatives such as providing minesweepers and enhancing naval capabilities. The Coalition aims to ensure maritime security and prevent russian threats in the Black Sea.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked his colleagues from the United Kingdom and Norway for their leadership in creating the and Norway for their leadership in establishing the Coalition of Maritime Forces and Capabilities to protect the Ukrainian sea and coastline. The Minister's words quoted by the Defense Ministry's press service, UNN reports.
We have proven that we can inflict significant damage on the aggressor at sea. We have a strong potential for technology development in the missile and naval industries. Together with our partners, we can develop naval aviation, reliable coastal defense and other joint capabilities. Among of the priorities is to make the Black Sea coast safe from sea mines. mines.
Details
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine noted that within the framework of this Coalition the UK will provide our country with two Sandown-class minesweeping ships, 23 speedboats and 20 Bandvagn BvS 10 two-link all-terrain vehicles (Viking). (Viking).
Our victory depends on technological superiority over the enemy. Russia should not feel safe in any part of the Black Sea.
The Ukrainian Minister of Defense noted that maritime security in the Black Sea is a pillar of regional and global security. And by developing this coalition, Ukraine will be able to prevent russian interference with freedom of navigation and strengthen the protection of sea routes, including the grain corridor.
Context
On Monday night, the Norwegian government issued a press release announcing the the conclusion of a coalition led by Norway and the United Kingdom. According to the published statement, the countries have joined forces and created a coalition to help Ukraine modernize its naval defense system and ensure the protection of its sea and coastline.
