Lithuanian aid: the AFU will receive an additional batch of M113 armoured personnel carriers

The Lithuanian government has announced a new military aid package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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According to the Lithuanian Defence Ministry, Ukraine will receive 14 tracked armoured personnel carriers M113 as part of the new package. They will be handed over to the Ukrainian military during the week.

Flashback

The M113 is an American armoured tracked personnel carrier developed by FMC Corporation in the late 1950s. Introduced into service in 1960, the M113 became one of the most widely used armoured personnel carriers in the world. It is designed to transport infantry on the battlefield, providing protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. The vehicle is equipped with aluminium armour and can be armed with 12.7 mm machine guns. The M113 has a high cross-country capability.

Since its inception, the M113 has undergone many upgrades, including improvements to armour, armament and propulsion system. The M113 has been used in various conflicts including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its versatility and reliability have made the M113 the main vehicle for many armies around the world. By the way, Ukraine has been actively using different modifications of the M113 since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Source: kam.lt