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US ships arms stored in Israel to help Ukraine

About half of the 300,000 155-millimeter shells destined for Ukraine have already been shipped to Europe

January 19, 2023 09:25
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Ammunition stored in Israel is being transferred to Ukraine for use in the war with Russia by the US military.

Israeli and American officials have confirmed about 150,000 155-millimeter shells destined for Ukraine have already been shipped to Europe and in the coming weeks will be delivered through Poland.

The Pentagon uses a stockpile of arms in Israel for conflicts in the Middle East, with the United States allowing Israel to access the supplies during emergencies.

According to experts - the Ukraine conflict is now artillery-driven, with both countries launching thousands of artillery shells every day. Ukraine has run low on munitions and has mainly shifted to firing shells and rounds donated by the US and other Western allies.