Latvia will provide Ukraine with 42 Patria APCs

Latvia will provide Ukraine with 42 Patria APCs

The Latvian government on Tuesday approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine to support their fight against Russian aggression.

This was reported by the Ministry of Defence of Latvia.

The armored personnel carriers that Latvia will transfer to Ukraine were ordered earlier this year. Latvia’s Defence Minister, Andris Spruds, promises that the first vehicles will be sent "soon."

"We continue and will continue to support Ukraine further - both this year and next year, we will provide Ukraine with military aid amounting to 0.25% of the gross domestic product," he emphasized.

Separately, the Latvian Ministry of Defence stressed that the supply of 42 APCs will not affect the needs and operational capabilities of the Latvian Armed Forces.

The Patria APCs are developed under a joint program involving Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Germany, and are manufactured in Finland and Latvia.