The new medium-sized reconnaissance warship is built on the basis of the 502 EM project vessel. It was launched on April 23, 2019.

After the putting warship into operational service, its crew will perform communications interception of communications channels, control of naval communications, locate the movement of enemy warships, observation of artillery firing and rocket launches.

A variety of surveillance and intelligence systems, including the Melchior electronic intelligence station, will be installed at the “Lahuna” warship in Odessa.