Anti-tank weapons, rifles and anti-ship missiles: Sweden will give Ukraine a new military aid package
The Swedish government has announced a fourth military aid package for Ukraine worth more than 95,000,000 euros.
What is known
This was announced by the head of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ann Linde. The new package will include anti-tank weapons, ammunition and rifles of caliber 12.7 mm. In addition to this, Sweden will give us anti-ship missiles (ASMs). Unfortunately, the message does not say which missiles are in question, but according to information Military, it could be RBS 17 (aka Robotsystem 17).
Sweden will send anti-ship missiles, anti-tank weapons and 12.7 mm rifles including ammunition to ????????. This 4th support package also includes financial contribution to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Total amount includes more than 95 million euros. Russia's war against ???????? must stop!
— Ann Linde (@Ann Linde) June 2, 2022
For those who are not in the know
Robotsystem 17 are Swedish anti-ship missiles, which are a modification of American AGM-114 Hellfire. They were adapted to combat the anti-ship complex. Such missiles can be launched from ships or ground emplacements.
Source: @Ann Linde
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