🇺🇦Ukraine’s 30th Marine Corps are intensifying their amphibious training, both on land and at sea, to mirror real combat scenarios.

Central to these exercises are the 🇸🇪Swedish-donated Group Boats (G-boats). Sweden has supplied 20 of these versatile craft—originally designed for rapid troop transport and coastal operations. Measuring just over 8 meters in length and capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots even when fully loaded, each boat can carry 8 soldiers and is operated by a crew of 1–2.

The Ukrainian Navy has modified the boats with additional armor plating to better protect troops from small arms fire during missions. With a shallow draft of just 0.3 meters, the G-boat is well-suited for near-shore operations and riverine warfare.

Originally delivered to Sweden’s armed forces between 1992 and 1999, the G-boat is powered by a 220 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine (or a 230 hp Steyr engine in later upgrades) paired with a waterjet propulsion system.

🇺🇦⚓ Every marine in the 30th Corps trains to know their exact role. Success in combat relies on tight coordination, forged through relentless drills that turn movements into instinct.

Adaptable, fast, and battle-proven—the G-boat helps keep Ukraine’s marines mobile and mission-ready.

Photo: @ua_navy