A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy said Kyiv has units ready to assist in international demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that "Ukraine must contribute to international maritime security." The offer comes amid ongoing international efforts to secure the strategic waterway.
A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy announced on Thursday that Kyiv has units ready to participate in international demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that "Ukraine must contribute to international maritime security." The statement, reported by the GeoPWatch channel, underscores Ukraine's willingness to play a role in securing the strategic waterway amid ongoing tensions.
This offer follows a series of incidents in the strait, including Iranian drone attacks on commercial vessels and the IRGC's closure of the waterway, as previously reported by The Zioneer. Ukraine's proposal adds a new dimension to international efforts to maintain freedom of navigation in the region.
The exact nature and scale of the proposed Ukrainian contribution have not been detailed, and it remains unclear whether the offer has been formally accepted by any international coalition or maritime security framework.
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