Today's Dutch newspaper, De Telegraaf, is reporting on aid being sent from the Netherlands to Ukraine. Translation by Fousesquawk.
The Netherlands is sending 50 rocket launchers and 400 missiles to Ukraine
Through our Parliamentary editorial staff
38 minutes ago in Domestic-Updated 31 minutes ago
The Hague- The Netherlands is sending more military assets to Ukraine. That is reported by Minister Kajsa Ollengen (Defense) Saturday evening.
"We are now also delivering 3 anti-tank weapons with 400 missiles," said Ollengren. The weapons are for "the defense against the Russian aggression". Together with Germany, the Netherlands is also investigating "the possibility of delivering Patriots (air defense system) to the NATO Battle Group in Slovakia."
The Netherlands is also looking at how humanitarian and financial help can be given to the government of President Zelensky. More clarity on that should be coming in the coming days, it was previously announced.
Sniper rifles
A week ago, the Netherlands pledged 100 sniper rifles with 30,000 rounds of corresponding ammunition, radar, and detectors. The weapons are needed for self-defense, said the D66 minister at that time.
The Ukrainians can also count on 3,000 Dutch combat helmets, 2,000 flak vests, 5 radar weapon locators, 30 metal detectors, 2 battlefield detection radars, and 2 wire-guided detector robots to detect water mines. But Ollegren acknowledged that, as of Friday night, the military material had not yet arrived.
The delivery was delayed by the massive Russian invasion of Ukraine. "We had a different logistical plan, but because of the invasion, by the Russians, that had to change," said the government minister at the time.
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