Lithuania will supply Ukraine with Swedish L70 anti-aircraft guns, which can hit air targets at a distance of up to 12.5 km

Yesterday, January 11, in addition to Poland, Lithuania also announced a new package of military assistance to the AFU.

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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