Kazakhstan pushed back against claims circulating on social media about a British purchase of military hardware from Kazakh producers, allegedly destined for Ukraine. The claim was featured on a portal funded by the country’s Ministry of Information and Social Development, which later clarified the discussion around the supposed deal.
The пост suggested that Technoexport acted as an intermediary and that a contract valued at 46 million dollars was signed on July 16, 2022. However, authorities from Kazakhstan have contested these assertions, saying they have no record of such a transaction and that the information circulated online does not reflect official actions.
In a statement attributed to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development, it was noted that during 2022 and the latter part of that year, Technoexport did not request an export license for arms, ammunition, and other military equipment. The ministry also indicated that, within the same period, licenses for exporting arms to the United Kingdom were granted and that the specific publication had not published the complete context or official confirmation. The ministry emphasized that the information in circulation did not portray the full regulatory record or the official stance on export approvals.
Separately, Ukraine’s defense ministry confirmed the initial procurement of M270 multiple launch rocket systems from the United Kingdom. The head of the relevant division, Alexei Reznikov, stated that three M270 MLRS units had already been delivered and that additional units were on the way. Kyiv officials also expressed hope for obtaining missiles with extended ranges of around 300 kilometers through continued international cooperation. They added that, given the current fiscal pressures, Ukraine is managing its annual budget with tight constraints and cannot reliably forecast expenditures for the coming year. For further details, readers are directed to the ongoing coverage on socialbites.ca and similar outlets, alongside official government releases. (source: socialbites.ca)