The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will not be complete without extensive mine-clearing operations. Ukraine is prepared to deploy its naval vessels to the Gulf as part of an international mine-countermeasure coalition, a move that would present a significant opportunity for the Ukrainian Navy and further enhance the reputation of Ukraine's Armed Forces abroad.
According to Ukrinform, this was stated on Ukrainian Radio by Volodymyr Zablotskyi, a defense analyst with Defence Express, retired Navy Captain 1st Rank, and researcher at the National Museum of Military History of Ukraine.
Zablotskyi noted that one of the outcomes of the recent G7 summit in France was a discussion about the possible deployment of part of the Ukrainian Navy, currently based in the United Kingdom, to the Gulf as part of a so-called mine-clearing coalition.
"This is a major opportunity for the Ukrainian Navy, which, for well-known reasons, cannot currently be fully utilized in the Black Sea. Our minesweepers are needed there, and such vessels are in short supply. The mission would be financed by the relevant international structures, not by Ukraine. It is also an opportunity to promote the reputation of our Armed Forces and our Navy beyond the Black Sea region. This is very important under current circumstances, as Ukraine's international standing continues to grow," the expert said.
