“The United States approved the sale of up to 16 Mark VI patrol boats and related equipment to Ukraine,” Kuleba wrote.

According to him, this will increase the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy and help "withstand threats in the Black and Azov Seas."

He added that six boats are already being prepared for Ukraine as part of US security assistance. At the same time, Ukraine will be able to purchase the remaining boats at the expense of its defense budget.

Earlier it was reported that Ukraine could buy from the United States a batch of Mark VI patrol boats totaling $ 600 million.

More details in the material RT.