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US considers sending military helicopters to Ukraine

These would include a dozen Black Hawks and other armaments

The US government is considering the possibility of transferring to Ukraine a fleet of helicopters and other military equipment decommissioned from Afghanistan. It is a measure aimed at strengthening Kiev's air defense in the face of the buildup of Russian troops near the border. The armaments were requested by Zelensky's government. Now the US National Security Council will have to approve or not...

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Washington, United States, 12/20/2021 15:56
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