Ukraine receives two Zuzana 2 SAUs from three EU countries
Zuzana 2 howitzers (Photo: twitter.com/LudoOdorPM)
Ukraine has received the first two self-propelled howitzers, Zuzana 2, whose production was financed by three EU countries, according to the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Ludovit Odor.
"The aid to Ukraine represents joint efforts for lasting peace, respect for freedom and values," the statement says.
The Prime Minister thanked Germany, Denmark, and Norway for sending the Slovak-made Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.
As part of this joint project, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive 16 self-propelled 155mm Zuzana 2 howitzers.
Zuzana 2
The Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzer is equipped with a 155mm gun and can hit targets at a distance of up to 41 kilometers. It can fire up to six rounds per minute or 16 rounds in 3 minutes.
Ukraine has already received eight units of such equipment from Slovakia.
Furthermore, Slovakia will manufacture additional Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine. The contract between the countries has already been approved.
