UK to produce Ukraine with 17 specialist hearth engines
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he UK will provide Ukraine with 17 specialist hearth engines because the war-torn nation continues to defend itself in opposition to the Russian invasion.
The Rapid Intervention and Major Foam Vehicles, sourced from the Royal Air Force, Defence Fire and Rescue and the Welsh Government, are because of arrive within the coming weeks, the Ministry of Defence stated.
The Ukrainian army hearth service has already performed every week’s coaching at RAF Wittering to familiarise themselves with the gear in preparation.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stated the autos would enhance the nation’s means to guard its infrastructure amid the Kremlin’s marketing campaign of missile and drone assaults.
They had been delivered from areas across the UK to the Cambridgeshire army base, the place personnel are inspecting and getting ready them earlier than their onward journey to Ukraine.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stated: “These specialist firefighting vehicles will boost Ukraine’s ability to protect its infrastructure from Russia’s campaign of missile and drone attacks and continue our support for Ukraine, for as long as it takes.”
Defence chief hearth officer Sim Nex stated: “The Defence Fire and Rescue family are extremely proud of the specialist support which we have been able to facilitate.
“We are confident that the equipment provided to date, and associated training, will directly enhance firefighting capability, as we consider further opportunities to support the Ukrainian Military Fire Service moving forward.”
Air Commodore Jamie Thompson, commander of Global Enablement, stated: “Support to Ukraine, through training and the provision of equipment, remains a priority of RAF Global Enablement. We are proud to work alongside our allies in this effort, supplying specialist equipment and training to assure the safety of the Ukrainian people.”