Island

Tuzla Island: how Russia trained before the occupation of Crimea

September 29 is an important date in the history of the island of Tuzla and the whole of Ukraine. It was on this day in 2003 that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine over the construction of a dam erupted, escalating tensions between the two states and having serious long-term geopolitical consequences, including the annexation of Crimea and the current full-scale war.

USM tells about the background of the conflict, the development of events in Tuzla and their infamous conclusion.

29.09.2024 - 11:02
The SBU showed unique footage of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island (video)

The Security Service of Ukraine has shown unique archival footage of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from the Russian invaders.

1.07.2024 - 12:43
Ukrainian Navy wants two more Island boats

The naval forces of Ukraine want to increase the number of American Island boats in the fleet to 7 units.

8.12.2021 - 14:50
Island boats for the Ukrainian Navy are already in Odessa (updated)

Today, on November 23rd, two Island-class boats, named Fastov and Sumy, arrived in Ukraine.

23.11.2021 - 13:00
Island boats for Ukraine got stuck on the way to the Bosphorus

A cargo vessel carrying two Island-class patrol boats for Ukraine got stuck in a congestion at the approach to the Bosphorus.

22.11.2021 - 10:50
Zelenskyy named Island-class patrol boat

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy named the fifth Island-class patrol boat after Hero of Ukraine Vyacheslav Kubrak.

16.11.2021 - 14:05
Two Island-class boats have already left for Ukraine from the USA

Island-class patrol boats Sumy and Fastov set off for Odesa from Baltimore (USA). The boats were sent to Odesa on the freighter Ocean Grand.

8.11.2021 - 18:00
The fifth Island-type patrol boat gets a new name

The fifth Island-type patrol boat will bear the name of the Marine and Hero of Ukraine Vyacheslav Kubrak.

30.10.2021 - 18:35
Ukrainian seafarers began their practice on an Island-type boat in the USA

The crew of the Ukranian Navy for the fifth Island-type patrol boat began practical exercises at sea in the United States.

12.10.2021 - 18:50
Ukrainian seafarers undergo training on the “Island” cutter in the USA again

Yet another Ukrainian crew, which is preparing for service on an Island-class patrol boat, arrived in the United States for training in the management and operation of the vessel.

7.09.2021 - 12:30