Sweden to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine

Sweden to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine

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The Swedish government will hand over a new batch of military aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.

Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde announced this on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"Sweden will send anti-ship missiles, anti-tank weapons and 12.7 mm rifles including ammunition to Ukraine. This 4th support package also includes financial contribution to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Total amount includes more than 95 million euros," the Swedish FM wrote.

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Linde stressed that Russia's war against Ukraine must stop.

As reported, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on since February 24. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying infrastructure and residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages using artillery, MLR systems, and ballistic missiles.

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