The Australian government has announced it will send anti-amour weapons and ammunition to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their battle against Russia’s invading forces. In a statement on April 8, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the extra military support, worth $26.5 million (US$19.5 million), would aid Ukraine’s forces in responding to Russia’s “unrelenting and illegal aggression.” So far, Australia has provided $191.5 million of military assistance to Ukraine which Morrison said has “proven critical on the battlefield so far.” “This extra support comes on top of the 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles we announced today that our government is gifting the government of Ukraine,” Morrison said. On April 8, the first three of 20 Bushmaster military vehicles are being sent from Australia to Ukraine. Built in Bendigo, in the state of Victoria, the vehicles are being outfitted by Thales Australia in Brisbane, in the state of Queensland, to bolt-on extra armour …
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