Lithuania will supply Ukraine with Swedish L70 anti-aircraft guns, which can hit air targets at a distance of up to 12.5 km
By: Myroslav Trinko | 12.01.2023, 09:29
Yesterday, January 11, in addition to Poland, Lithuania also announced a new package of military assistance to the AFU.
Here's What We Know
According to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Ukraine will receive L70 anti-aircraft guns and ammunition. Deliveries of arms will begin in the near future.
Flashback
L70 is a 40mm multipurpose automatic gun, which was developed by Swedish company AB Bofors (now BAE Systems Bofors) in 1940s. It entered service in 1952. The anti-aircraft gun boasts an electro-hydraulic drive and the ability to hit air targets at a distance of up to 12.5 km.
Source: LRT