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On November 25, 2018, Russian border-patrol boats opened fire on three Ukrainian navy vessels near the Kerch Strait, a narrow body of water connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. This incident is a reminder that Ukraine faces many security challenges in the maritime domain. In order to help Ukraine improve its capabilities—which is in the security interests of the United States and its allies—the U.S. should gain a better understanding of the maritime situation in the region, increase NATO’s presence in the Black Sea, and equip Ukraine with much-needed maritime capabilities.