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M109 howitzers From Latvia Already Showing Results on the Battlefield in Ukraine

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In early October 2017 the Latvian Army, as part of an ongoing modernisation programme, took charge of the first of a batch of M109 155mm self-propelled to boost national and regional defences
In early October 2017 the Latvian Army, as part of an ongoing modernisation programme, took charge of the first of a batch of M109 155mm self-propelled to boost national and regional defences

The Armed Forces of Ukraine received six M109 self-propelled howitzers from Latvia

Latvia howitzers are already used by the Ukrainian military at the front. This was announced by Defense Minister Aleksey Reznikov on Twitter.

Read more: Latvia Gifts Mi-2 and Mi-17 Helicopters to the Ukrainian Air Force

"Another six M109 howitzers, which recently arrived in Ukraine from Latvia, are already showing results on the battlefield. I am sincerely grateful to my Latvian colleague and the people of Latvia for their unwavering support. Together we will win!" Reznikov wrote on Twitter.

The day before, it became known that Latvia also sent four helicopters to Ukraine: two Mi-17 and two Mi-2.

Read more: Latvia Presents a Gift of Military Ambulances to Ukraine’s Armed Forces (video)
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