London, United Kingdom. Britain said it has four facilities operating in Ukraine to repair and maintain armoured vehicles and other military equipment used in the war with Russia. The sites had not previously been disclosed.
Facilities and contracts
Britain said the facilities were set up using both British and Ukrainian workers and operate under contracts issued by Britain’s defence ministry.
Government statement
“From the factory floor to the frontline, the UK is standing with Ukraine,” Luke Pollard, Britain’s Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, said in a statement. He said the facilities were helping keep Ukraine’s armed forces operating and that British firms were boosting long-term industrial production in Ukraine and partnering with Ukrainian companies.
Equipment being repaired
The British defence ministry said the facilities are repairing CVR-T armoured vehicles, Husky support vehicles, L119 light guns and AS-90 artillery systems that Britain has donated.
Further expansion
Britain said a fifth facility is also being planned.
UK support to Ukraine
Britain has committed more than 21.8 billion pounds ($29.2 billion) of support to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
What impact do you think these repair facilities could have on Ukraine’s ability to keep its donated equipment operational?
