Lithuania announced a new military aid package for €125 million: Ukraine will receive Mi-8 helicopters and L-70 anti-aircraft guns
Lithuania announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine.
Here's What We Know
Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas wrote on Twitter that as part of this package Lithuania will transfer two Mi-8 helicopters, L-70 anti-aircraft guns and ammunition to Ukraine.
"I have some good news today from Lithuania to Ukraine. The Lithuanian new lethal support package for Ukraine consists of dozens of L-70 anti-aircraft guns, ammunition and two Mi-8 helicopters", the head of the Ministry of Defense said.
According to him, the total cost of the military aid package is about 125 million euros.
I have some good news today from to. Lithuanian new lethal support package for consist of dozens of L-70 anti-aircraft guns, ammunition and two Mi-8 helicopters. Total value of upcoming support package is approximately 125 million euros.
- Arvydas Anušauskas (@a_anusauskas) January 19, 2023
The Bofors L70 is an automatic anti-aircraft gun developed in Sweden by Bofors company, based on the Bofors L60 gun, which was actively used in various countries during the Second World War. Mi-8 is the most mass-produced twin-engine helicopter in the world and is also one of the most mass-produced helicopters in aviation history. It is widely used in many countries around the world for a variety of civilian and military missions.
Source: @a_anusauskas
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