Canada Considers Donating 83,000 Decommissioned Rockets to Ukraine
Amidst ongoing conflict, Ukraine seeks Canadian CRV7 rockets for defense, sparking debate over safety and international support.
- Ukraine has requested over 83,000 decommissioned CRV7 rockets from Canada to bolster its defenses against Russian aggression.
- Canadian officials express concerns over the safety and stability of the decades-old rockets, delaying the potential donation.
- Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, asserts no concerns over the rockets' condition, emphasizing the urgent need for munitions.
- The request has ignited a political debate in Canada, with the Conservative Party advocating for the donation as a cost-effective support measure.
- The fate of the rockets remains uncertain as Canada conducts safety tests to determine their operational effectiveness and transport safety.