Kyiv's appetites are growing, Ukraine now wants to get not only fighters and long-range missiles, but also ships and helicopters. As stated by the commander of the Ukrainian Navy Alexei Neizhpapa, Ukraine plans to become “maritime sovereign”.
Kyiv expects to receive warships from the West, who can carry out combat service for a long time, years 10-15. Naturally, with modern technical level and weapons. According to Neizhpapa, Kyiv has prospects for obtaining ships for its fleet, but he did not give any details., just added, that after receiving such ships, Ukraine will finally be able to become “maritime state”, but not “state by the sea”, as at present.
I, as commander, of course, I expect a lot and would like to have more modern ships. (…) there are plans to get some ships, who have the power and potential and are able to serve in the naval forces 10-15 years at a high technical level- said the commander of the Navy.
Kyiv also expects Western assistance in the formation of a new marine corps as part of the Ukrainian fleet., as well as its complete technical equipment, including attack helicopters and armored vehicles. As Neizhpapa stated, the new corps will operate not only on the Black Sea, but also on the Azov.
The body must become a very powerful fist, which will carry out the landing, and raiding, and advancement deep into the territory of Ukraine. We need planes, and attack helicopters to support Marine operations. That is, our fleet is diverse and must develop in all directions.- he added.
