Ukraine is negotiating about the provision of used ships of the NATO fleet. This was stated by deputy commander of the Ukraine's naval forces Andriy Tarasov in an interview with Channel 7.
According to him, the transfer of patrol ships to Ukraine is currently being discussed.
Regarding the ship, which is received from the Western fleet, the NATO countries, - its fighting properties remain unchanged. The age of ships of rocket class is 20 years - this is normal age. It retains its properties. We receive normal full-fledged ships. This is normal practice ", said Andriy Tarasov.
The Deputy Commander of the Navy called these ships fully operational.