![]() Sweden has sent so far air defence systems, all-terrain vehicles, 15,000 armoured rounds, anti-ship missiles, as well as protective vests, helmets and winter equipment for soldiers, among other things. The total military aid from Sweden to Ukraine prior to today’s package has a total value of SEK 5 billion (€44 million), of which the latest, ninth package was valued at SEK 3 billion (€26 million). Ukrainian soldiers will have to be trained for both weapon systems, and transport and the possibility of maintenance and repairs will have to be arranged. The package will be presented to the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) “in the near future” in the form of an extra amending budget.Īccording to Jonson, it may take “a few months” to get the combat vehicle in place in Ukraine, with some additional time for the Archer system. Ukraine is warning of new large-scale Russian attacks,” said Kristersson, adding that military support is crucial as Russia seems to think “that time is on their side and that it is a war of attrition.”Īccording to Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson, the military package is worth SEK 4.3 billion (€38.5 million) but does not include the Archer system. The latter, a highly accurate wheeled artillery system that can be moved and fired quickly, had long been on top of Kyiv’s wish list. The Swedish government decided to send the tenth military aid package to Ukraine, composed of 50 combat vehicles, anti-tank missiles and the Archer artillery system. ![]() ![]() Sweden will increase its support of Ukraine by sending high-tech Archer artillery systems, combat vehicles and anti-tank missiles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced at a press conference on Thursday. ![]()
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