HIMARS "made a huge difference" on the battlefield in Ukraine - Defense Minister
Oleksiy Reznikov, Ukraine's defense minister, said that the multiple rocket launchers HIMARS have already changed the rules of the game in the war against Russia.
What we know
The head of the defense ministry wrote on Twitter that HIMARS have already "made a huge difference" on the battlefield. More HIMARS as well as ammunition and equipment will increase Ukraine's strength and help demilitarize a terrorist state (talking about Russia).
HIMARS have already made a HUUUUGE difference on the battlefield. More of them as well as ???????? ammo & equipment will increase our strength and help to demilitarize the terrorist state. I highly appreciate the efforts of the @POTUS & @SecDef to support Ukraine's struggle for freedom! pic.twitter.com/4jsn2hSD6e
- Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) July 9, 2022
The Defense Secretary also stressed in his post that he highly appreciates the efforts of U.S. President Joseph Biden and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin to support Ukraine in its struggle to secure freedom.
Recall that Oleksiy Reznikov gave an interview to The Wall Street Journal. He stated that Ukraine has passed the test to use HIMARS, but needs weapons that can hit targets at a distance of 150 km.
Source: @oleksiireznikov
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