The decision to give Ukraine military components of military property from the Polish Armed Forces' stock was announced by the Polish officials on February 8, Defense Express reports, referencing to the government press center.
"Poland remains in solidarity with Ukraine in light of the threat posed by Russia. The government is willing to support its eastern neighbor by providing military equipment free of charge. This is another decision of the Council of Ministers to transfer equipment to Ukraine." the statement said.
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As reported before, Poland has already adopted a resolution on supplying Ukraine with cutting-edge Piorun man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems, Mariusz Blaszczak, Polish Minister of Defense, announced on February 2.
The contents of the new military aid package are not yet confirmed. Based on Polish officials' statements, the Defense 24 website suggests these deliveries may include munitions for missile systems and for 23 mm AAA (anti-aircraft automatic) systems. The batch could contain as well weapons manufactured by the ZM Tarnów facility – such as the light 60 mm mortars. Artillery ammunition for Soviet-made 122 or 152 mm artillery assets could also be potentially transferred to Ukraine.
The Council of Ministers of Poland emphasized that the transfer of its military goods will not reduce the combat readiness of Polish military units.
Poland is not the only country to support Ukraine amid the escalation of international concern. US and UK have sent ammunition and equipment for Ukrainian Army, weapons, and elite troops to share combat experience. Canada provided with only non-lethal aid, standing on the ground of diplomatic way to reduce the tension. As a reminder, over 100,000 Russian troops gathered around the Ukrainian border and in currently occupied territories of Ukraine, threatening possible invasion.
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