On July 1, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers and other military materiel to the Ukrainian armed forces to support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression.
That’s according to LSM, Ukrinform reports.
“I am convinced that our Patria armoured vehicles will help the Ukrainian armed forces in their fight against the aggressor. We will continue to support Ukraine in the future – both this year and next year, we will provide Ukraine with military aid amounting to 0.25% of our gross domestic product,” said Defense Minister Andris Sprūds.
The order for the six APC was based on Ukraine’s request for assistance, which Latvia’s MoD reported on February 10.
Defense officials emphasize that the delivery of these armoured vehicles to Ukraine will not affect the needs and operational capabilities of Latvia’s National Armed Forces.
As reported earlier, on August 30, 2021, within the framework of the intergovernmental cooperation programme between Finland, Latvia, Sweden and Germany, Latvia signed a general agreement with Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles, which included an order for more than 200 APCs.
Latvia’s MoD said the country would purchase another 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles worth EUR 387 million.
