Washington will buy 100,000 155mm artillery rounds, which will give the Ukrainian artillery at least several weeks of heavy fighting.
For the first time, the United States will buy artillery shells from South Korea intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine under a confidential arms deal between Seoul and Washington. This was reported on Thursday, November 10, by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources.
US officials familiar with the deal said the US would buy 100,000 155mm artillery rounds to be delivered to Ukraine.
This number is enough to provide Ukrainian artillery units for at least several weeks of intense fighting.
Passing the deal through the United States allows South Korea to fulfill to the letter its public pledge not to provide lethal military aid to Ukraine, while helping Washington, Seoul’s main ally in containing North Korea.
Remember, on the eve it was reported that the United States is transferring a new package of military aid to Ukraine. This includes new ammunition for HIMARS, missiles for air defense, military vehicles and equipment.
South Korea has promised help in restoring the Kiev region
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Source: korrespondent
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