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Dnieper flotilla of the Ukrainian Navy replenished with a new landing craft

Dnieper flotilla of the Ukrainian Navy replenished with a new landing craftKyiv received a new landing craft SHERP the SHUTTLE, the ship became part of the new division of the Dnieper flotilla, created to support the actions of troops in the riverine operational areas. According to published information, the boat will operate in the northern part of the Dnieper.

In June of this year, the United States announced the planned delivery to Ukraine 18 patrol boats, decommissioned by the Navy, Marine Corps and US Army. All boats were intended for the new flotilla of the Ukrainian Navy, created on the Dnieper. It was planned to deliver two 35-foot SURC riverboats (Small Unit Riverine Craft), ten 34' Sea Ark Dauntless-class patrol boats and six 40' offshore combat patrol boats, whose names were not given.

As stated at that time in Kyiv, American boats were to replace the civilian boats and pleasure boats used in the flotilla.

Apparently, over the past time, the Americans have delivered part of the boats to Ukraine, according to the latest data. probably, American boats and boats were used to cross the Dnieper during a failed attempt to storm the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. Besides, the day before, a new training session was held to overcome the waters of the Dnieper and capture the bridgehead, Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hatch plans to seize the nuclear power plant. The new boat also participated in it.

SHERP the SHUTTLE was originally designed to carry SHERP ATVs, as can be seen from its name. Payload weight – 3 tons. Speed – 60 km / h (empty), 35 km/h with load. Two Mercury F300 outboard motors installed. After “call” for military service, two Browning M2 heavy machine guns were installed on the boat.

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