Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France will hand Ukraine another batch of CAESAR guns and armored vehicles
The other day there was information on the net that France was planning to send new military aid to Ukraine. This has now been confirmed by the President of the Republic.
What we know
According to Emmanuel Macron, six more self-propelled artillery units CAESAR will be sent to us. This is a French 155 mm SAU designed to destroy manpower, artillery batteries, bunkers, as well as to provide passages in minefields and field barriers. French self-propelled artillery installations CAESAR will be able to shoot up to 70 km. The CAESAR SAU is capable of firing 6 rounds per minute. It is operated by a crew of 4-5 people. There are 18 such units in Ukraine now.
France will deliver swiftly equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself, including 6 more Caesar howitzers and a significant number of armored vehicles. France, the allies and European partners are and will be there.
- Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 30, 2022
In addition to CAESAR, Macron also said that Ukraine will receive a "significant number" of armored vehicles. According to previous information it will be the French VAB.
Source: @EmmanuelMacron
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