After Germany, the United States will send anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine; Sweden, Finland promises military assistance
Many nations have come out to provide military assistance to Ukraine. (Credits: Reuters)
The decision comes after Germany’s announcement that it will send 500 Stinger missiles and other weapons and supplies to Ukraine.
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- Last updated:28 February 2022, 08:11 IST
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The United States has for the first time approved the direct delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House on Friday. The exact time of delivery is not known, but officials say the United States is currently working on transportation logistics. The officials agreed to discuss the development only if they were not quoted by name.
The decision comes after Germany’s announcement that it will send 500 Stinger missiles and other weapons and supplies to Ukraine. High speed Stingers are very accurate and are used to shoot down helicopters and other aircraft. Ukrainian officials have called for more of the powerful weapons.
Estonia has also provided Ukraine with Stingers since January, and to do so had to obtain US permission.
The Nordic countries Sweden and Finland said they would send military aid to Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, helmets and armor. Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist said at a press conference on Sunday that Stockholm would send 5,000 anti-tank weapons, 5,000 helmets, 5,000 units of body armor and 1,35,000 field rations in support of Ukraine’s military.
Neighboring Finland said earlier on Sunday that it would send 2,000 helmets, 2,000 bulletproof vests, 100 stretchers and equipment to two emergency care stations to help Ukraine. Russian forces invaded its smaller neighbor on Thursday and imposed sanctions and international condemnation.
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