The first middle-sized reconnaissance ship for the Ukrainian Naval Forces has been launched. The ship launching ceremony took place at the Kyiv-based Kuznya on Rybalsky shipyard on Tuesday.
The ship is equipped with modern means of radio, radar, optoelectronic reconnaissance. "Most of the special equipment is manufactured in Ukraine and corresponds to the best world standards. The eyes of our military sailors were full of happiness to see the first ship already on float," informed Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Serhiy Kryvonos, who took part in the ceremony.
The new ship is based on civil project 502EM.
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