The Latvian government has approved the transfer of a new military aid package to Ukraine, which includes anti-aircraft guns and a tactical unmanned surveillance system, Latvian Prime Minister Eвіка Silinia said.
“The government has just approved the transfer of NBS anti-aircraft guns, a tactical unmanned surveillance system and other necessary materials to the Ukrainian armed forces. This will help to improve both Ukraine’s air defense and intelligence capabilities,” she wrote on social media platform X on Tuesday.
“With each delivery, we demonstrate our friendship to the people of Ukraine and their fight against the aggressor Russia, which is the greatest threat to peace and security in the world. Latvia annually allocates 0.25% of its GDP for military assistance to Ukraine. We will continue to support Ukraine on a bilateral basis and together with our allies,” the Latvian Prime Minister added.
The L-70 anti-aircraft guns were sent from Lithuania to Ukraine on Friday, LRT reported.
“They will be able to destroy enemy planes, helicopters and UAVs at a distance of up to 5 kilometers in any weather conditions,” the report says.
It is noted that in addition to the anti-aircraft guns, ammunition and other equipment necessary for the operation of these units will also be transferred to Ukraine in the near future.
