Norway gives 16,000 artillery shells to Ukraine – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries

Norway is also donating 7,000 complete grenades. These have been sent to Ukraine. There will be 16,000 in total – Ukraine has an extensive need for artillery ammunition. It is precarious, and it is urgent. We have therefore decided to join forces with Denmark for a new donation, so that Ukraine receives the ammunition as quickly as possible, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp). Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) will attend the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: news The news is released in connection with NATO’s defense ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday. While the counter-offensive has only just begun in Ukraine, the country will have its artillery strengthened in its fight against the Russian invasion forces. Taken from own stock Previously, Norway has donated 20,000 artillery shells. With the donations being made public now, Norway has donated a total of 27,000 artillery shells alone, and 17,000 together with Denmark. The artillery shells can be used in several types of artillery fire, including the M109 that Norway has donated in the past. The grenades are taken from Norway’s own warehouse. According to the Ministry of Defence, the consequences of giving up the grenades are considered acceptable for the national preparedness. – This donation comes on the advice of the Armed Forces. After all, we make assessments of the balance between the need for protection, preparedness and the urgent needs in Ukraine. That Russia is stopped in Ukraine is not only important for Ukraine, but also important for Norwegian and European security, says Gram to news. Norway has already ordered new grenades from Nammo, and the first deliveries will arrive in the autumn. Aid package The delivery of the grenades comes as part of a military aid package to Ukraine from Norway that includes both advanced air defense systems, Leopard-2 tanks, artillery and armored vehicles. Norwegian politicians have agreed on a Ukraine package totaling NOK 75 billion, or NOK 15 billion over five years. Of the 15 billion to be spent on the war this year, half goes to military aid and the rest to civilian, humanitarian aid. The money comes on top of the roughly NOK 10 billion Norway spent on the Ukraine war last year. The military support last year totaled NOK 4.4 billion.



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