The Ohio National Guard will send an 'undisclosed' number of armored personnel carriers to Ukraine to fight against Russia, Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio National Guard will send an"undisclosed" number of armored personnel carriers to Ukraine to fight against Russia, Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday.
Specifically, the Ohio National Guard will send M-113 Armored Personnel Carriers overseas. The APCs"are used to move soldiers and equipment across the battlefield while providing protection from small arms fire and the effects of artillery." Earlier this month, Ohio started collecting surplus personal protection gear such as ballistic and riot helmets, and bulletproof vests. In total, dozens of of police agencies across the state donated around 75 helmets and more than 800 pieces of body armor.In March, DeWine joined officials from a myriad of different nonprofits to continue laying the groundwork needed to get ready for the arrival of Ukrainian refugees.
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