Ukraine receives mine countermeasures ship from the Netherlands and expects another by the end of the year — Navy

The Alkmaar type ship in service with the Netherlands. Photo: Wikipedia

Ukraine has received an Alkmaar-type mine countermeasures vessel from the Netherlands and is expecting another such ship in the near future.

This was announced by the Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Vice Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa, after a meeting with the Dutch delegation.

«He expressed his gratitude for the significant efforts and fruitful cooperation within the framework of the Coalition of Maritime Capabilities of Ukraine. The support of the Netherlands makes our navy stronger and more effective in the fight against Russia. Recently, we have received an Alkmaar-type mine countermeasures ship from our partners, and we expect to receive another one by the end of the year,» the military said.

According to him, crew training for this vessel is already underway.

The Dutch delegation was headed by Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom General Onno Eichelsheim.

As a reminder, Ukraine has received 18 modular bridges from foreign partners worth $23.3 million.