The promised American M113 armored personnel carrier in Australian modification has already been shipped to Ukraine.
Australia has already begun moving the promised armored personnel carriers for Ukraine. The first four vehicles left Amberley Base last week, according to the Australian Department of Defense.
Four M113AS4 armored personnel carriers were reportedly loaded on the Ukrainian An-124 aircraft. Another 10 such machines will be moved.
The Australian government’s total military aid package includes more than $ 197 million in support. These include Bushmaster armored vehicles, M777 howitzers, anti-tank weapons, ammunition, unmanned aerial systems and equipment.
According to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, this assistance is in response to a direct request from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
The first of fourteen Australian Army M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers en route to Ukraine is being prepared at the Joint Logistics Unit – South East Queensland, Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley. They are equipped with a .50 caliber heavy machine gun.
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“Australia, like many countries, condemns Russia’s continued unreasonable aggression against the people of Ukraine. Our people have supported Ukraine since the beginning of this conflict, and we are proud to be able to provide access. with significant capabilities, such as armored personnel carriers. that came last week. ” , he noted.
Earlier, Australia imposed new sanctions against Russia.
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Source: korrespondent
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