Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (GUR) has received an armed patrol vessel developed domestically and financed by the Diana Podolianchuk Foundation, according to an official statement.
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As reported by the website Defence Blogthe new vessel was delivered by the Diana Podolianchuk Foundation last Thursday (1st), with the note describing it as a New Year’s transfer to support maritime operations.
The vessel is an in-house developed design and is described as the first of its kind produced in Ukraine. Currently, there are few comparable platforms available on the global market. According to the intelligence service, it is expected to be used for operations throughout the Black Sea area.
“I thank everyone who participated in the implementation of this project. Thanks to these vessels, we can confidently carry out special operations on the water and fight for our Black Sea,” said Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanovhead of Ukraine’s military intelligence, in a statement accompanying the handover.
The vessel is intended to provide fire cover and direct support to maritime operations conducted by Ukrainian military intelligence units. Among its highlights is the modular weapons configuration that allows the installation of heavy machine guns and grenade launchers, which can be swapped depending on mission requirements.
The vessel’s hull and cabin feature anti-fragmentation and bulletproof protection, while each firing position is equipped with its own armored shield. The platform also has modern navigation equipment, communication systems and command and control tools, allowing its effective use in a wide range of operational conditions.
The vessel is 10 meters long and can carry up to two tons of payload, making it one of the largest vessels currently in Ukraine’s military intelligence inventory. Its dimensions and load capacity allow the transport of personnel, weapons and mission equipment, while still maintaining high maneuverability.
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