Italy’s intention to connect with the supply of heavy weapons to Kyiv was announced by the Dutch prime minister. In Italy, they said this information was classified.
Italy would provide Ukraine with heavy weapons similar to the howitzers provided by Germany and the Netherlands. This was announced on Wednesday, June 29, by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, Politico reports.
He urged other NATO partners to also strengthen arms delivery.
According to Rutte, Italy decided to contribute to helping Ukraine. Asked if this means Italy will also ship German-made Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, Rutte replied that we have not yet seen if it will be Panzerhaubitze, but added that we are talking about equipment deliveries similar to before. when sent by Germany and the Netherlands. to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Italian Defense Ministry declined to comment on a possible delivery of howitzers, saying the list of deliveries for Ukraine was classified in his country.
Recall, on the eve of the NATO Summit approved a package of assistance to Ukraine. Alliance countries aim to provide Ukraine with non -lethal weapons, strengthen cyber defenses and help modernize the defense industry.
It was also reported that France would transfer six Caesar self-propelled guns to Ukraine. Artillery installations would come in addition to the 12 howitzers provided by the French earlier.
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Source: korrespondent
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