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Latvia has transferred 21 Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, completing the delivery of all 42 vehicles pledged earlier this year, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the handover during an official ceremony at the Ādaži military base near Riga.
“These vehicles will immediately enter service with the Special Operations Forces,” Shmyhal said on November 6, thanking Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds, the government, and the Latvian people “for their extraordinary level of support.”
🇺🇦🇱🇻 Ukraine has received 21 Patria 6x6 APCs from Latvia.
— Denys Shmyhal (@Denys_Shmyhal) November 6, 2025
The handover took place today in Riga at the Ādaži military base.
These vehicles will immediately enter service with @SOF_UKR.
In total, Ukraine has received all 42 armored vehicles promised for 2025.
In addition,… pic.twitter.com/b4HFRepozK
The Latvian Ministry of Defense confirmed that, in addition to the 21 armored vehicles, Ukraine will receive spare parts, specialized repair tools, and a mobile container-type maintenance workshop to support field operations.
Latvia also supplied 12 CVR (T) reconnaissance vehicles as part of a broader assistance package. “The transfer of Latvian-made armored vehicles is significant support for Ukraine’s defenders and an opportunity to test the durability and performance of these vehicles in real combat conditions,” Minister Sprūds said, according to the Latvian Defense Ministry.
The Patria 6×6, produced under license in Latvia, is a Finnish-designed multipurpose armored carrier capable of transporting troops and adapting to various mission profiles.
Weighing around 24 tons with a payload capacity of up to 8.5 tons, it can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h and has an operational range of 700 km. The vehicle meets STANAG 4569 protection standards, offering resistance against small-arms fire, artillery fragments, and mine blasts.
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, the first batch of Patria 6×6 vehicles delivered in September was deployed to the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.
Latvia’s defense contribution in 2025 has also included €2.2 million for the PURL initiative and financial support for NATO’s “Renovator” project, which focuses on rebuilding five military rehabilitation centers in Ukraine.
Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine continues to rely on “joint and decisive steps” from partners to ensure regional security and called for the use of frozen Russian assets as a mechanism for reparations-based financing.
The Patria 6×6 is currently in service with the armed forces of Finland, Sweden, and Latvia, with annual production capacity in Latvia reaching up to 160 units.
Earlier, Ukraine’s 78th Air Assault Regiment confirmed the first frontline deployment of Italian Centauro B1 tank destroyers, featuring upgraded armor and collapsible grille protection. The 105 mm-armed vehicles boost mobility and firepower for Ukraine’s assault forces.
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