Canada will provide 10 replacement barrels for the M777 howitzer to Ukraine in new military aid worth C$9 million ($6.9 million), Canada’s defense minister said Wednesday.
“We will continue to work around the clock to provide Ukraine with the comprehensive military assistance it needs to defend its sovereignty and security,” Defense Minister Anita Anand said in a statement. .
Canada had previously donated M777 howitzers to Ukraine, and replacement barrels were needed to maintain their long range and accuracy.
On Wednesday, the United States also announced a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine to boost its ability to repel Russian advances in the eastern Donbass region.
Several European countries added their own contributions, as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrapped up a meeting of more than 45 countries in Brussels to discuss Ukraine’s security needs.
This aid reflects Ukraine’s need for longer-range missile and missile systems, allowing it to target Russia’s military and locations further away, thus making attacks easier. attack by Ukrainian forces is less likely.
The $1 billion package is the largest aid provided by the United States since the war began on February 24. It includes $350 million in fast delivery, no expiration by the Pentagon, and $650 million. USD buys other long-term goods. . In total, the United States has now committed about $6.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the inception of the Biden Administration, including about $5.6 billion since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on September 24. /2.
– With files from the Associated Press
