Italy handed over a large number of VCC-1 and VCC-2 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine, which are analogous to the American car M113.
The equipment has already arrived in Ukraine and will be used to enhance the mobility of the Armed Forces.
Characteristics of the equipment
Armoured personnel carriers VCC-1 and VCC-2 developed on the basis of M113 and have high cross-country ability, The vehicle has armour protection against small arms and the ability to transport up to 11 people.
This is a technique that has proven itself in the armed forces of Italy and other NATO countries.
Experts note that, despite the age, VCC-1/VCC-2 are proven, easy to repair and reliable machines, The company's employees are able to work effectively on the front line.
Help from Italy
Italy remains one of Ukraine's stable defence partners, providing weapons, equipment, air defence systems and humanitarian aid.
Earlier, Rome gave Ukraine SAMP/T anti-aircraft systems and Iveco LMV armoured vehicles.
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