The Swedish government presented the largest package of military aid to Ukraine worth 7.1 billion Swedish kronor (630 million euros).
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This support package includes:
- 10 Stridsbåt 90 class landing assault boats;
- 20 landing boats;
- underwater weapons such as mines and torpedoes;
- a number of anti-aircraft systems such as Robot 70;
- anti-tank work of the TOW model;
- grenade launchers with ammunition;
- artillery ammunition;
- hand grenades;
- “Carl Gustav” grenade launchers;
- medical equipment;
- ambulances
Also, 1 billion crowns will be spent on the purchase of military equipment through various funds, another 1 billion – on the order of new Stridsfordon 90 combat vehicles for Ukraine.
“In the end, this is about humanity and decency,” Defense Minister Paul Johnson said at a press conference. “It’s also about protecting values and interests that are important to Sweden and its interests.”
Source: Racurs
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