The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov, called on Canada to transfer CRV7 missiles to Ukraine.
CRV7 missiles — features
CRV7 — These are 70mm unguided aircraft missiles designed to attack ground targets. According to Budanov, the CRV7 can be used both in Ukrainian attack helicopters and in ground launchers to attack Russian tanks and artillery.
Discussions are currently ongoing in Canada about the possible neutralization of more than 80 thousand CRV7 missiles. However, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense noted that this weapon would be useful in protecting Ukraine from attacks by terrorist Russia.
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At the same time, the transfer of CRV7 missiles to Ukraine would help save funds for Canadian taxpayers who plan to spend on weapons disposal. Kirill Budanov expressed hope that this will be mutually beneficial for both countries.
More than 83,000 CRV7 ground attack missiles are stored at the Canadian Armed Forces ammunition depot in Dundurn, located south of Saskatoon.
According to the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Ukraine has discussed this issue with representatives of the Canadian government, but is still awaiting a decision.
Canadian officials said they were reviewing the request, but cautioned that CRV7s have been stored for decades, making the missiles dangerous to use and transport.
However, about 8 thousand CRV7 missiles still have warheads in good condition and can be sent to Ukraine as soon as possible. ICTV Facts has collected all the characteristics of the CRV7 missiles that Canada can transfer to Ukraine.
