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In the summer of 2023, Ukraine could receive 50 SCalp missiles capable of flying...

SCalp missiles, shells and Caesar SAUs: France announced the help of Ukraine's assistance

In the summer of 2023, Ukraine could receive 50 SCalp missiles capable of flying to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in occupied Crimea. After that, the enemy lost several important objects on the peninsula. French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new assistance party to Ukraine, which will include 40 SCalp Aviation missiles. The politician also stated that in February 2024 he plans to visit Kiev.

Macron told about steps to support the Ukrainian people during a press conference at the Elysee Palace, which was broadcast on his account on the social network X (formerly Twitter). Macron reported that Ukraine, in addition to SCalp missiles, will receive shells, CAUSAR and other equipment in the next military aid party. The French politician did not report how much weapons and equipment will come. He also did not indicate when she arrives in Kiev.

During his speech, the President of France also stated that in February 2024 he would visit Kiev. The details of the visit - date, duration, purpose - did not report. SCalp is an air base rocket manufactured in France and is able to hit for targets up to 250 km, earlier said focus. However, there are modifications that can fly at a distance of both 500 and 700 km. Caesar is a 155 mm self-propelled artillery installation that can shoot 40-50 km and move at a speed of 50-80 km/h.

It should be noted that for almost two years of the Russo-Ukrainian War, France provided the Armed Forces with equipment and weapons that helped keep defense and strikes the positions and bases of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. For example, in the first months of the invasion, it became known about the provision of Caesar SAU capable of reaching the enemy tens of kilometers from the front line.

In addition, in the fall of 2022, they announced the supply of light French tanks AMX-10-from the spring of 2023 the Armed Forces fighters began to show examples of their use. In the fall of 2023, the Armed Forces kissed rockets of unknown origin on the fortifications of Russians in the occupied Crimea. In particular, they hit the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation and on the dry shipyard of the Sevastopol Ship repair plant.