Project 1258 Yevgenya-class minesweeper

Service And Conflict Use

1. Dec 30, 1985

   RT-46 commissioned

   KCHF says the Project 1258E export minesweeper RT-46 was commissioned on 30 December 1985 at Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard.

   Sources: KCHF: Project 1258 RT-46 background and specs

2. Mar 18, 2014

   Henichesk resists seizure in Crimea

   UNITED24 Media reports that Henichesk's commander refused an ultimatum to hand over the vessel during Russia's seizure of Crimea and kept the ship under Ukrainian control in open waters.

   Sources: UNITED24 Media: Henichesk refused to surrender in Crimea

Project 1258 Yevgenya-class minesweeper Images

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