US hands over 80% of howitzers allocated to Ukraine

It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“I can confirm that 80% of the “three sevens” (M177) howitzers were transferred to the Ukrainians,” he said, explaining that we are talking about 70 out of 90 guns.

Also, the Ukrainian side received half of the 140 thousand 155-mm howitzer shells allocated to them.

In addition, over 170 Ukrainian military personnel have been trained with the M177.

“Tomorrow another 50 Ukrainians arrive at the training facilities to start training this week,” the official said.

According to him, on the eve of 20 Ukrainian military began a week-long course of studying reconnaissance and strike drones Phoenix Ghost.

Earlier, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander called Washington's task in relation to Russia, Ukraine and Europe.