Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France will transfer another batch of CAESAR self-propelled guns and armored vehicles to Ukraine

Recently, information appeared on the Internet that France plans to transfer new military aid to Ukraine. Now it's

confirmed by the President of the Republic.

What is known

According to Emmanuel Macron, they will send ussix more CAESAR self-propelled artillery units. This is a French 155mm self-propelled gun designed to destroy manpower, artillery batteries, bunkers, as well as provide passages in minefields and field obstacles. The maximum firing range of the self-propelled gun is 42 km, although a projectile with a range of up to 70 km was recently introduced for installation. The CAESAR self-propelled gun is capable of firing 6 rounds per minute. It is served by a crew of 4-5 people. There are currently 18 such installations in Ukraine.

France will deliver swiftly equipment Ukraineneeds to defend itself, including 6 more Caesar howitzers and a significant number of armored vehicles. France, the allies and European partners are and will be there.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 30, 2022

In addition to CAESAR, Macron also said that Ukraine will receive a “significant number” of armored vehicles. According to previous information, this will be the French VAB.

Source: @EmmanuelMacron