Latvia hands over 21 Patria armoured personnel carriers and 12 CVR reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia completed the next stage of military assistance Ukraine, transferring a total of 33 armoured vehicles, including 21 Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers and 12 CVR combat reconnaissance vehicles.
According to the Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, These vehicles will be immediately put into service Special Operations Forces (SOF).
«The armoured vehicles are already being prepared for combat missions. We are grateful to our Latvian partners for their consistent support and fulfilment of all obligations,» said Shmyhal.
Thus, Ukraine received all 42 armoured vehicles, The funds promised under the European Defence Support Programme were not received.
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Latvia is one of Ukraine's most active allies in Europe, providing military equipment, training for the Ukrainian military, and humanitarian aid.
APC Patria 6×6 - modern modular armoured vehicle of joint production Finland and Latvia, designed for fast movement and increased protection of the crew in the combat zone.
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