Italy Provides Ukraine with Dozens of Self-Propelled Howitzers

The former Italian government led by Mario Draghi allocated a significant batch of heavy weapons to Ukraine, which was kept secret until recently.

As reported by La Repubblica, the military assistance package approved by the Draghi government included two M270 multiple rocket launchers, six 155mm PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, 20 to 30 units of 155mm M109L self-propelled howitzers, and dozens of armoured personnel carriers M113.

"A complicated operation to move arms and ammunition across Europe took place without incidents in the strictest secrecy," La Repubblica said.

As reported, on October 17, before the end of his term, Draghi's government provided Ukraine with a new military aid package, the details of which were not disclosed.

Draghi's successor as prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, highlighted that Italy will continue to fully support Ukraine in its resistance to Russian aggression.