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Skadovsk (P170) (Скадовськ) is a Project 1400M Grif-M (NATO code: Zhuk class) small patrol gunboat of the Ukrainian Navy. Built in 1990, she has been in Ukrainian Navy service since 1992.

1990-1992
In 1990 small patrol gunboat Project 1400M Grif-M, was laid down at More Shipyard PO Feodosia Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Boats Yard number was #888. Same year it began service with Black Sea Fleet of the Soviet Navy under name АК-327. Ship was assigned to 17th separate special purpose brigade, which on 1 January 1990 became 1464th naval reconnaissance station  34391, based in Ochakiv.

1992-2014
When Ukraine became Independent, boat along with 1464th naval reconnaissance station held a new Military oath ceremony, thus becaming part of Ukrainian Navy on 9 April 1992. Some sources list this date as 15 April 1992. Ship was given a new Pennant number U120 and renamed Haydamak.

1464th naval reconnaissance station was increased in size and became 7th Separate Special Operations Brigade.

In 1993 boat was used to destroy a sea mine, which was found floating near city of Izmail. In 1996 boat was also used to destroy an aerial bomb near a pier in Kherson.

On 1 November 1997 the name was changed to Skadovsk, while the number remained U120. This was later changed to U170.

Boat intercepted a ship while operating in Dnieper–Bug estuary, during US-Ukrainian exercise on Tendra Spit in 2001.

7th Separate Special Operations Brigade became 73rd Maritime Special Operations Center in 2003-2004. From 2003-2007, boat was assigned to 73rd Maritime Special Operations Center.

In 2011, boat was recognized as the best in the level of training and interaction among the crews of the Division of Protection and Supply Ships of the Western Naval Base "South".

In 2012, boat was serving as part of 1st separate division of protection and maintenance of the water area.

In January 2013, when 24th separate River Boat Division based in Western Naval Base "South" was created, Skadovsk was assigned to that unit.

On 16 May 2013 boat completed a 10 day tour up the Danube river, under command of Starshy michman Andrii Dus.

2014-present
During Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation in March 2014, most of Ukrainian Navy vessels were captured by Russian forces. Skadovsk was one of 10 ships that remained in Ukrainian control.

When in 2014, the 24th River Boat Division was disbanded, its former units were transferred to 1st Division of Protection and Security.

Boat underwent repairs from March to June 2017 by the Southern Shipbuilding Company at the Black Sea Shipyard. Repairs were done at cost of ₴ 2,700,000.

Taking part in Sea Breeze 2017 exercise on the night of July 18 to 19, boat was playing a role of emergency ship during a tactical exercise.

Next day, boat commanded by Starshy michman Dus while patrolling Danube river, ran aground at speed of 18 kn resulting in ₴ 1,350,000 in damages. He was charged with Article 417. Violation of rules of navigation of Criminal Code of Ukraine

On 24 October 2017 Ukrainian Navy Command contracted the Southern Shipbuilding Company to make repairs to boats hull to fix multiple holes and cracks. Repairs were planned to finish by 24 November same year and cost ₴ 2,099,000. By 12 December 2017 boat was repaired at Mykolayiv shipyard of the Smart Maritime Group jointly with the Southern Shipbuilding Company.

In 2021 boat was due for another refit. On 3 May contract was awarded to Mykolayiv Shipyard. Boat began dock repairs on 13 October. As of 20 December it was still under repairs.

Boat took part in many annual Sea Breeze exercises: 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

Past commanders

 * Starshy michman Andrii Dus 2011-2018