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Canada to Send 200 Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

Canada announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine.

During her trip to Kyiv Wednesday, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will donate 200 Canadian-made armored personnel carriers, valued at $90 million, to Ukraine.

“Today, I am glad to confirm our next package of military aid,” Anand said during her meeting with Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.

Anand said the vehicles offer “state-of-the-art, best-in-class technology and weapons can easily be mounted on them.” They also allow for safe transportation of personnel and equipment.

“I have heard repeatedly that Ukrainian troops appreciate their maneuverability and their adaptability,” she said. “They are equipped with smart tech and that helps soldiers to detect threats early. The armor will also help shield troops when they’re unable to avoid danger.”

This comes after Canada announced it would spend $406 million to buy a U.S. a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System to donate to Ukraine.

The armored vehicle announcement, along with promised air defenses, will complete the $500 million in military aid Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in the fall.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Canada for its contribution and continued support.

According to the Canadian National Defence, Reznikov updated Anand on the state of the conflict and thanked Anand for Canada’s support.

“I would like to express the biggest gratitude to the people of Canada, to the government of Canada and directly Ms. Anand because this package of assistance, which was already proclaimed, it is extremely important for us,” he said Wednesday in Kyiv, according to Canadian media.