Sweden Resolves To Move Demining Anti-Tank Weapons To Ukraine

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Sweden on Friday revealed that it will be donating several anti-tank weapons and demining equipment to Ukraine in its bid to assist Ukraine in the ongoing wage war against Russia.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Sweden which happens to be just one of the two countries that have just joined NATO, will be sending weapons worth 500 million Swedish Krona ($49 million) to Ukraine.

According to the country’s defense ministry spokesperson, Toni Eriksson, the equipment was requested by the Ukrainian government a few weeks ago.

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He revealed that said they would be delivered ‘as soon as possible.’

The ministry pointed out that Sweden has already donated military equipment to Ukraine on four previous occasions.

He further told reporters on Friday that they will also be providing further support weapons.

In a related development, the United States has concluded plans to send a new batch of military assistance to Ukraine, the White House confirmed yesterday with the $450 million shipments including four more advanced rocket systems to use against Russian invasion forces.

‘This package contains weapons and equipment, including new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems,’ White House spokesman John Kirby said. Also included are tens of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition and patrol boats.

The rocket systems known as HIMARS are at the top of Ukraine’s wish list as the pro-Western country battles a Russian invasion force advancing through the east of the country with the help of a significant advantage in the heavy artillery.

An initial four units of the rocket system have already been delivered, kicking off the training program required for Ukrainian soldiers to operate the sophisticated and highly accurate weaponry. Another four are now being sent, the Pentagon said.

Also included are 36,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, 18 vehicles used to tow 155mm artillery pieces, 1,200 grenade launchers, 2,000 machine guns, 18 coastal and river patrol boats, and spare parts, the Pentagon said.

Africa Daily News, New York

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