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War in Ukraine: what is the extent of French support?
While the leak of a recorded conversation between two German officers about aid to Ukraine is controversial, what is the extent of French support? The government revealed figures on Monday March 4.
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While the leak of a recorded conversation between two German officers about aid to Ukraine is controversial, what is the extent of French support? The government revealed figures on Monday March 4.
In total, 3.8 billion euros have been spent by France to support Ukraine over the past two years. These expenses include sending “6 200 helmets, 6 500 bulletproof vests, 10 500 grenades and much more strategic weaponry”, explains journalist Samah Soula, present on the set of 20 Heures, Monday March 4. A medium-range anti-aircraft defense system has been delivered. It is a latest generation device capable of responding to several attacks simultaneously.
Help that would make a real difference
France also delivered 30 Caesar cannons with 30,000 rounds of ammunition, which represents only 10 days of firing. “On the other hand, the army still remains very discreet about the number of missiles sent”, continues the journalist. Overall modest aid, but according to specialists, these weapons have an impact that would make a real difference on the ground. The Scalp cruise missile, with a range of 300 kilometers, is a formidable weapon in Crimea and the Black Sea.
