Ottawa will provide ready -to -use barrels for M777 howitzers in Kiev to replace the broken ones, the country’s Ministry of Defense has specified.
Following the third summit of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine in Brussels, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand announced the transfer to Kyiv of ten replacement barrels for the M777 howitzer worth approximately $ 7 million. This was announced on Wednesday, June 15, by the press service of Canada’s department.
“Getting 10 ready-to-use replacement barrels for M777 howitzers will guarantee their range and accuracy, as worn barrels need to be replaced regularly. This support is in line with maintaining Ukraine’s critical capabilities. provided by allies and partners, ”the statement said.
The Canadian Ministry of Defense noted that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ottawa has provided military assistance to Kyiv in the amount of $ 212.5 million: M777 howitzers, more than 20,000 artillery shells and military training. Ukrainian.
Recall that at a briefing after the Ramstein-3 meeting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the contents of a new $ 1 billion U.S. military aid package for Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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