The Ukrainian Navy’s first Milgem project (Ada class) corvette is to be named Hetman Ivan Mazepa, after the 17th-century military leader and statesman. The name of the first of two ships being built by the Turkish Istanbul Naval Shipyard was announced by Presidential decree as part of the ‘restoration of the historical traditions of the national army.’
Under the US$256 million deal, agreed in December 2020, the structurally complete warships will be transferred to a Ukrainian shipyard for final fitting out. Construction of the first vessel began on 7 September 2021. Both are scheduled for delivery by 2024.