Norway has handed over a new batch of military aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The local mass media TV2.no reported about this. It is emphasized that the cargo was delivered in secret.

In Norway, a small number of people were informed about the upcoming shipment.

This batch of aid included: 1 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer, 20 thousand spare parts for previously provided artillery installations, 55 thousand units of winter military uniform, 55 thousand dressing materials and individual packages and 30 thousand dry rations (MRE – ed.).

Clothes were taken from the warehouses of the Norwegian army, and some were purchased.

“In total, we donate 250 million Norwegian kroner worth of winter clothing. We are trying to transfer it to Ukraine as soon as possible. The cold season is coming quickly,” said Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

It is noted that since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion, Norway has been providing support to Ukraine in the form of weapons, materials and ammunition for various weapons systems.

The Norwegian mass media said that on the day of the aid loading, one of the world’s largest transport planes arrived at the Gardermoen airport in Oslo. They emphasized that both the airline and the crew were from Ukraine. The released photos show that it was an An-124 Antonov Airlines large cargo aircraft.

“They need weapons, ammunition and equipment to continue their defensive struggle. We will support Ukraine as long as it is necessary. This support is ongoing now, and we plan to continue it in the future,” Defense Minister Gram said.

The Government of Norway proposed to allocate NOK 3 billion for military support to Ukraine in 2022.

The country has already sent 22 M109 self-propelled howitzers, helmets, body armor, ammunition and M72 anti-tank rocket launchers to Ukraine.

Journalists note that Norwegian aid is being collected at a secret base and stored with supplies from other countries before being sent to Ukraine.