The UK is sending one of its most advanced warships to the Black Sea for the first time since the Cold War, Daily Mail reported.

As it was reported, HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer equipped with the latest anti-aircraft rockets will be sent to the Black sea “to protect 650 British troops who are involved in secret exercises in Ukraine.”

“The UK is sending a clear message that we are committed to defending democracy across the world and support Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity,” Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said.