US to transfer 190 MRAP-class armoured vehicles to Ukraine
On September 7, the USA announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. As it turned out, in addition to it, the US partners are also preparing to hand over armoured vehicles.
Here's What We Know
This was announced by the US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink on Twitter. We are talking about 190 MRAP class vehicles with protection against mines. It is not known what exactly these vehicles will be. But we can assume that we are talking about Canadian armoured vehicles Roshel Senator. They are the ones shown in the photo behind the ambassador's back. There is no information yet on when deliveries of the vehicles will begin.
I am writing to say that I am standing together with @UnderSecStateP and my colleagues from @StateDept, to commemorate the handover to Ukrainian border guards and police of the first U.S.-provided armoured military vehicles with protection against mines and.... pic.twitter.com/YdO7u63ur4
- Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) September 7, 2023
Flashback
The Roshel Senator is a new armoured vehicle from Canadian company Roshel Defense Solutions. Production of the vehicles began in 2019. The vehicle is based on a Ford F-series commercial truck. By the way, the AFU is already using such vehicles on the front.
Source: @USAmbKyiv
