“Let’s assume that soon any HIMARS, M270 or MARS II, as well as any weapon or self-propelled gun with high-precision projectiles, will be able to destroy the enemy more effectively.” The mentioned weapon systems are long-range multiple rocket launchers. Ukraine has been using them to fight Russian ammunition depots far behind the front lines for the past few weeks.
According to the contract with the Finnish provider ICEYE, the Ukrainian government can use a radar satellite around the clock, which also provides images at night or in clouds. The money came from a fundraising campaign in Ukraine started by TV presenter Serhiy Prytula. So far, according to media reports, about 600 million hryvnia (16.2 million euros) together, with which actually Turkish Bayraktar combat drones should be bought. When their manufacturer donated the drones, satellite usage was purchased instead.