L’Ukraine peut utiliser du matériel militaire canadien en Russie, affirme Ottawa

The Canadian Forces Leopard 2A4 tank makes its way onto the firing range for a demonstration at CFB Gagetown in Oromocto, N.B., on September 13, 2012. The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Smith

OTTAWA - The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia.

A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions on military equipment donated to Ukraine.

The statement comes after Ukraine launched a surprise military offensive into Russia earlier this month.

The attack is unprecedented for its use of Ukrainian military units on Russian soil.

Ottawa has committed $4 billion in military assistance to Ukraine through 2029.

That includes Leopard 2 main battle tanks, armoured combat support vehicles, M777 howitzers and ammunition.

- With files from the Associated Press

This report by °µÍø½ûÇø was first published Aug. 15, 2024.

°µÍø½ûÇø. All rights reserved.

More National Stories

Sign Up to Newsletters

Get the latest from °µÍø½ûÇø News in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below.