$683,000,000: Sweden announces largest military aid package ever for Ukraine
By: Myroslav Trinko | 20.02.2024, 11:38
Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine.
Here's What We Know
We are talking about weapons worth $683,000,000. This is the largest aid package Sweden will give since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It will include:
- RBS70 portable surface-to-air missile systems;
- Artillery ammunition;
- 20 landing boats;
- 10 Stridsbåt 90 class amphibious assault boats;
- TOW anti-tank missiles;
- Carl Gustaf grenade launchers;
- Medical equipment.
In addition, Sweden will also donate $96,000,000 to a joint fund with Denmark. The countries will be involved in the procurement of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine.
Source: @PlJonson