Ukraine receives 22 howitzers from Norway
- To assist Ukraine in repelling Russian strikes, the Norwegian government has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers.
- Equipment, spare parts, and ammo are also included in the donation.
- Norway has also provided training to Ukrainian soldiers on how to utilize the device.
To assist Ukraine in repelling Russian strikes, the Norwegian government has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. According to source, the administration stated this in a news release.
Equipment, spare parts, and ammo are also included in the donation. Norway has also provided training to Ukrainian soldiers on how to utilize the device.
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“The Ukrainian Armed Forces rely on Western assistance and are in desperate need of weaponry and equipment in order to defend themselves against Russian attacks. Ukraine has made an explicit request for such a weapon. Given the current state of the battle in Ukraine, it may be necessary to give larger artillery and weapons systems as well “Bjrn Arild Gram, Norway’s Minister of Defense, suggested as much.
The artillery pieces were brought from Norway, according to the statement. For security considerations, the Norwegian government has kept the donation a secret. It is possible that future donations will not be announced or commented on.
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