The AFU received a new batch of M577 command and staff vehicles based on M113 armoured personnel carriers from Lithuania

Lithuania continues to help Ukraine by transferring a new package of military aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Here's What We Know

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have received another batch of M577 command and staff vehicles. This was reported by the Ministry of Defence of Lithuania. By the way, in 2022 Lithuania transferred the first batch of M577 to Ukraine. It is not known how many of these vehicles the Ukrainian army received.

Flashback

K577 is a command and staff vehicle, which is based on the M113 armoured personnel carrier. It is an American APC, but Lithuania bought it from Germany. In 2016, Lithuania bought 168 M577 command and staff vehicles for €1.6 million. The modernised version of the M577 can be used to control Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers.

Source: kam.lt