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According to the Defense Ministry of the Baltic NATO country, all of the Stinger anti-aircraft missiles still in stock by the Latvian armed forces are to be handed over to Kiev. In addition, Ukrainian soldiers are to be given more intensive training in Latvia, according to a statement on Friday.
“Latvia has responded to Ukraine’s request for the delivery of air defense systems and has decided to provide Ukraine with all the Stinger systems we have left. We will do our best to deliver them as soon as possible,” Defense Minister Inara Murniece said . She initially did not share any further details such as quantities or a timetable.
Ukraine has been resisting Russian attacks and occupation for nearly 14 months and is largely dependent on Western support for military equipment. On Friday, the Western Allies discussed further aid in Ramstein. Bordering Russia and its ally Belarus, Latvia is among Ukraine’s staunchest supporters.
Source: Nachrichten
