The Czech Republic has donated attack helicopters to Ukraine, and along with Slovakia, has allowed Ukraine’s military to send dozens of armored vehicles across their borders for repairs before they are returned to the conflict
Officials say efforts to fix armored vehicles are part of larger commitment to restore Soviet-style equipment in Ukraine’s possession
A Ukrainian court found a Russian soldier guilty of premeditated murder in the country’s first war-crimes trial; Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the World Economic Forum; the Polish president received a standing ovation in Kyiv. Photo: Serhii Korovayny/WSJWARSAW—. The moves mark a significant escalation in Western support for the country in its fight with Russia. The helicopters—Soviet-designed Mi-24 gunships—were deployed to Ukraine in recent weeks, part of a broader effort to help the country reclaim its airspace. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin thanked the Czechs for their donation during public comments after a Monday meeting of allied defense officials.
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