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France and Italy will supply SAMP-T air defense systems to Ukraine

15 December, 2022 Thursday
03:35

France and Italy approved the supply of Mamba (SAMP-T) air defense systems requested by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Etienne de Poncins, Ambassador of France to Ukraine, stated this during a hearing in the National Assembly of France.

"France and Italy will provide Ukraine with requested air defense equipment. This is a very persistent request of President Zelenskyy, and Italians have confirmed to us they are ready to fulfill it. In this way, we can meet their needs," ambassador said.

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