Mine danger remains one of the main threats in the Black Sea, said Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, during a telethon.

"We have a lot of such work to do, we do it every day to organize security for our export-import corridor. However, the Black Sea still needs a full-fledged demining operation. It has already been planned, a headquarters has been established, and ship crews are preparing. However, now, due to the Montreux Convention, these ships cannot enter the Black Sea," Pletenchuk said.

He also noted that mines are a common problem for Ukraine and its Black Sea neighbors. Among them are three NATO members - Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey.

According to Pletenchuk, the Ukrainian crews that were preparing to use the UK's Cherkasy and Chernihiv ships have already been trained.

"They are already on duty. Last year they received a first level of compatibility with NATO countries. This year, we hope to get the highest rating - the second level of compatibility. In addition, three more ships are being prepared for transfer from the Netherlands and Belgium. And these crews are already receiving training. In total, we plan to receive five mine-resistant ships," said Pletenchuk.

The spokesman also described the situation in the Black and Azov Seas.

"The situation is currently stable, the missile carriers are at their basing point in Novorossiysk. Only a patrol yacht of the Russian Federal Security Service is in the Black Sea, not far from the coast. There is no other activity in the Black Sea. One of the cruise missile carriers, which is being tested in Russia, has left the Azov and Black Seas and is returning to the plant for completion," Pletenchuk said.