Ukraine: 4 NATO ships entered the port of Odessa

Four ships of the 2nd NATO Permanent Mine Action Group were moored near the berth of the Odessa Naval Station.

Press Service of the Ministry of Defense said, Four ships of the Second Permanent Mine Action Group of NATO SNMCMG2 entered the waters of the Odessa seaport today. All of them were moored near one of the berths of the Odessa seaport.

NATO ships are scheduled to train with the Ukrainian Navy in the Black Sea.

NATO's 2nd Permanent Mine Action Group is one of NATO's naval rapid reaction teams, consisting of a command ship and no more than 7-8 minesweepers. The purpose of the group is to search for, detect and destroy sea mines, as well as to escort ships and vessels through minefields.

NATO's Second Permanent Mine Action Group (SNMCMG2) entered the Black Sea on 25 February to conduct training with the Ukrainian Navy, among other things.