Denmark to hand over to Ukraine 19 Caesar howitzers

Denmark to hand over to Ukraine 19 Caesar howitzers

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The Danish government decided to transfer 19 Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.

This was reported by the press service of the Danish Ministry of Defense, Ukrinform saw.

"This is major and important assistance. We have been in constant contact with the Ukrainians, in particular about the Caesar artillery, and I am glad that now we have received broad support from the Danish Parliament to transfer it to the fight for the freedom of Ukraine. There is no doubt that it is needed on the battlefield," said Defense Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen.

In total, Denmark will transfer to Ukraine 19 French-made Caesar type self-propelled howitzers.

Read also: Zelensky, Steinmeier discuss increasing security assistance to Ukraine

According to the Danish Ministry of Defense, together with the transfer of equipment, training of the Ukrainian military is also scheduled.

As reported, the British government will provide Ukraine with 600 air-to-surface missiles as part of military aid to repel Russian aggression.

Photo: Iben Valery

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