Homeported at Odesa since March 2014, she was the flagship of the Ukrainian Navy, and a part of the 30th Surface Ships Division.

[2] As the Russo-Ukrainian war escalated, Hetman Sahaidachny was scuttled by Ukraine on 4 March 2022, from fear of the ship being captured by advancing Russian forces.

[4] However, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the ship was acquired by the Ukrainian Navy as her shipyard was located in Kerch, Ukraine.

The vessel has also visited ports in Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Gibraltar, Israel, Portugal, Russia and Turkey.

[15][16] On 3 March 2022, a photo emerged showing Hetman Sahaidachny partially sunk and with a list to port.

[16][17] On 4 March, the Ukrainian Defence Minister confirmed that Hetman Sahaidachny had been scuttled to prevent her capture by the Russian forces.

[18] Due to the effects of long-term saltwater corrosion on the ship's internals, such as electronics and propulsion, it is unlikely that she will return to service.