Norwegian army commander visits front-line zone in Ukraine – photos
Norwegian Army Commander General Eirik Kristoffersen and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi jointly visited Ukrainian troops in a front-line zone in southern Ukraine.
Source: Syrskyi on social media, as reported by European Pravda
Quote: "At the front, General Eirik Kristoffersen personally got to know the operational situation and with how the available weapons are performing."
Details: Syrskyi also said that they also discussed "the urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for weapons, military equipment and ammunition, as well as further strengthening of cooperation both within the bilateral framework and in broader formats".
Syrskyi also thanked Norway for all the assistance provided to Ukraine, noting that the country is one of Ukraine's most consistent and dedicated allies.
Background:
- Earlier in May, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited front-line regions accompanied by his Ukrainian counterpart and met with troops close to the line of contact.
- Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson visited positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in early spring and wrote a report on his visit.
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