kentavr-lk (serviceability in doubt)

The Project 58181 Kentavr-LK is a Ukrainian fast assault boat designed for coastal patrol, special operations, and troop transport. It is characterized by its shallow draft and high speed, enabling rapid deployment and amphibious operations.

Developed by the State Research and Design Shipbuilding Center in the mid-2010s, the Project 58181 Kentavr-LK was created to bolster Ukraine's littoral defense capabilities following the 2014 annexation of Crimea. The first two vessels, Stanislav and Malyn, were launched in late 2018 but faced prolonged sea trials and integration delays due to weight and stability discrepancies. During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, these vessels were deployed in defensive operations, with the Stanislav reportedly sunk by Russian forces near Snake Island in May 2022. The current operational status of the remaining units is highly uncertain, with their ongoing serviceability in doubt due to combat damage and unresolved pre-war technical deficiencies.