After fierce battles between the Ukrainian army and Russian troops, the West has finally decided to provide Ukraine with heavy weapons.

These are howitzers, armored personnel carriers, anti-aircraft systems, “smart ammunition”.

This could have a significant impact on the fighting in southern and eastern Ukraine, where the Russian military is trying to succeed.

BBC correspondent Albiy Shudrya spoke to military observer Mykhailo Zhyrokhov about increasing the arsenal of the Ukrainian army.

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