US, Germany to transfer more HIMARS systems to Ukraine
Germany will fund the transfer of three additional HIMARS rocket artillery systems from the United States to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on May 9.
Pistorius made the announcement while speaking with journalists, according to German news outlet T-online.
He clarified that the deal involves three HIMARS launchers.
He added that the weapons are currently with other Western armed forces and will be paid for by Germany.
"We have also reiterated decisively how important NATO, and especially our European partners, are when it comes to supporting Ukraine, the significance and danger posed by Putin's attack on Ukraine for security in Europe and the world," Pistorius said.
In June 2022, Ukraine received its first batch of HIMARS systems
and used them to attack Russian military logistics close to the frontline,
forcing Moscow to relocate much of its ammunition depots beyond the 80-kilometer
range of the weapon.
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