West Virginia
West Virginia to send military vehicles to Ukraine
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice has introduced that the West Virginia Nationwide Guard will ship armored personnel carriers for Ukraine to make use of towards Russian aggression.
In keeping with a information launch, Justice says an “an undisclosed quantity” of M-113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine following a request from the Division of Protection.
The autos are used to maneuver troopers and gear whereas offering safety from small arms hearth.
“By becoming a member of with different states in sending quite a few of those armored autos to Ukraine, we hope and pray that this may give Ukrainian forces a serious leg up of their protection of their house nation,” Justice mentioned in a press release.
Earlier this 12 months, Justice ordered the state to cease the acquisition and sale of liquor produced in Russia. The Republican governor additionally requested the West Virginia Retailers Affiliation to take away Russian liquor from their cabinets.