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Latvia to Send 42 Patria Armored Vehicles to Ukraine in New Military Aid Package
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The Latvian government has approved a new military aid package for Ukraine, which will include 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers produced in Latvia.
This was announced by the Latvian Ministry of Defense on July 1.
In addition to the armored vehicles, Ukraine will receive spare parts for the Patria APCs, as well as other weapons and ammunition.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds stated that the first vehicles will be delivered in the near future.
“We will train, equip, and deliver soon — our Patria vehicles will help in the fight against the aggressor,” the minister said.
Turpinām sniegt būtisku militāro atbalstu Ukrainai! 🇱🇻🤝🇺🇦
— Andris Spruds (@AndrisSpruds) July 1, 2025
Valdība apstiprina 42 Latvijā ražotu “Patria” 6x6 bruņutransportieru un to rezerves daļu, kā arī cita bruņojuma un munīcijas nodošanu Ukrainas bruņotajiem spēkiem.
Apmācīsim, ekipēsim un drīzumā piegādāsim – mūsu… pic.twitter.com/M6Gcs3w1sE
According to him, Latvia’s military support for Ukraine will continue at least through 2026 and will amount to 0.25% of the country’s GDP.
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