“The first Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers of the total number of 42 cars came to Ukraine from Latvia. . About the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denis Shmigal in his Telegram. Schmigal talked with his Latvian colleague Andris Praud today. “He thanked for Latvia’s contribution to strengthening defense – in particular, for the transfer of UAV for defense forces and a recent decision to provide 42 units of Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers. First”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
PpErshand armored personnel carrierand Patria 6×6 of the total number 42 cars Received in Ukrainein from Latvia.
.PpThis was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denis Shmigal in his Telegram.
Schmigal talked with his Latvian colleague Andris Praud today.
“He thanked for Latvia’s contribution to strengthening defense – in particular, for the transfer of UAV for defense forces and a recent decision to provide 42 units of Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers. The first party was already delivered to Ukraine, ”Shmigal said.
The Patria 6×6 armored personnel carrier has been developed in Finland, and its mass production has been set up in Latvia, where Defense Partnership Latvia has been working since 2024. The factory capacity allows to produce up to 160 units of this equipment every year. Patria 6×6 is armed with the Armed Forces of Finland, Sweden and Latvia.
Latvia’s Ministry of Defense in February 2025 ordered Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “We will not only support Ukraine in the fight against the invaders, but also check the use and strength of armored vehicles in real combat conditions, which will allow the national armed forces to draw useful conclusions,” said Latvia Defense Minister Andris Pruds.
The government and volunteer movement of Latvia They prepared a new one Party of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
