UK sends 2 minehunters to Ukraine as Britain and Norway seek to bolster Kyiv's navy in the Black Sea

NATO militaries want to help Ukraine build a navy. It's been battering Russia's Black Sea Fleet without one.

A group of Ukrainian marines sail from the riverbank of Dnipro at the frontline near Kherson, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.AP Photo/Alex BabenkoNATO militaries launched a coalition on Monday to help Ukraine build up its naval strength.Britian and Norway are leading a charge to provide Kyiv with ships and other maritime assets.Ukraine has lacked a proper navy in the war, but it's still managed to batter Russia at sea. A new coalition led by N…

U.K. Sends Two Minehunters To Ukraine As Britain, Norway Seek To Bolster Kyiv's Navy

Britain and Norway on December 11 announced they were banding together to bolster Ukraine's navy, saying strong maritime forces are critical to countering Russia's aggression and securing grain and steel shipments through the Black Sea.

UK sends 2 minehunters to Ukraine as Britain and Norway seek to bolster Kyiv's navy in the Black Sea

LONDON (AP) -- Britain and Norway announced Monday that they were banding together to bolster Ukraine's navy, saying that strong maritime forces were critical to countering Russia's aggression and securing grain and steel shipments through the Black Sea.

Ukraine allies provide ships to ward off Russia in the Black Sea

PARIS — The U.K. and Norway will lead a coalition aimed at helping Ukraine secure its maritime export routes against Russian interference, the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence said on Dec. 11.The long-term goal is to help Ukraine transform its navy to become more compatible with Western allies, and to bolster security in the Black Sea, the ministry said. The U.K. is transferring two minehunter ships to Ukraine as a first step.“The rebuilding of the Uk…

U.K. sends 2 minehunters to Ukraine as Britain, Norway seek to bolster Kyiv’s navy in the Black Sea

Britain is transferring two minehunting ships to Ukraine as part of a package of long-term support to bolster security in the Black Sea, the Ministry of Defense said Monday.