According to Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas, Lithuania will send more military vehicles to Ukraine as it defends itself against the Russian invasion.
“We are preparing a NEW support shipment to Ukraine. 20 M113 armored vehicles, 10 military trucks and 10 SUVs (for mine clearance operations) will be delivered to Ukraine soon! “, Anušauskas said in a tweet.
Lithuania has provided Ukraine with a variety of humanitarian, medical and military assistance, including lethal weapons, since the start of the Russian invasion.
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At the same time, the United States will provide nearly 200 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine as part of an $800 million aid package, according to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.
In addition to Lithuania and the United States, a number of countries have announced the delivery of M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine.
The long-used M113 tracked vehicle will help Ukraine repel a new Russian military attack. This is the first aluminum armored combat vehicle to enter series production, it is equipped with new aluminum armor that makes the vehicle much lighter than previous vehicles; it was thick enough to protect crew and passengers against small arms fire but light enough for the vehicle to be airlifted and moderately wading capable.
