KYIV, April 23 – Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak has said the launching of a middle-sized reconnaissance ship built at the Kuznya on Rybalsky shipyard in Kyiv is a major achievement.

"In the entire history of Ukraine there have not been many instances when powerful armored boats, amphibious boats were launched, and today we have launched a middle-sized reconnaissance ship, which is unique in Ukraine in terms of equipment and ability to perform tasks. This is a huge breakthrough and it is a victory! It is a victory for everyone who works at the Kuznya on Rybalsky plant. It is a victory for the Navy, which will put the ship into service," Poltorak said on Facebook on Tuesday.