Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that Kiev expects to receive one million shells, air defense equipment and accelerated deliveries of armored vehicles from partners. Reported by RBC-Ukraine.
According to Reznikov, on March 8, in Stockholm, the heads of EU defense ministries will discuss priorities in military assistance to Ukraine.
“I support the initiative of my friend Hanno Pevkur (Minister of Defense of Estonia – ed.) to procure 1 million shells for 155 mm artillery systems,” said the Ukrainian minister.
Previously published by The Economist reportedUkraine is preparing for a major attack. This is indicated, among other things, by the fact that in the last three months Kiev has received 40% of the promised military aid from the United States.
Currently, a special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is underway in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.