According to a picture released on the “Praise The Steph” Twitter account on May 9, 2023, the Ukrainian armed forces have received Romanian-made APR-40 122mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) from Croatia which has also recently delivered 128mm RAK-SA-12 MRLs.
On 28 February 2022, the Croatian Minister of Defence, Mario Banožić, approved a comprehensive package of military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. This extensive support includes helicopters, towed artillery, multiple rocket launchers, small arms, man-portable air defense systems, ammunition, and miscellaneous equipment.
The aid package features 14 Mi-8 helicopters, including Mi-8MTV-1 variants. Nine of these helicopters have already been delivered in May 2023, with the remaining five scheduled for delivery. In the towed artillery category, Croatia has provided 15 130mm M-46 (M-46H1 variant) field guns as of 13 August 2022, and 40 D-30 howitzers.
Ukraine’s arsenal will also be bolstered by RAK-SA-12 128mm multiple rocket launchers, which were delivered in April 2023. On the small arms front, at least 20,000 Zastava M70 assault rifles were provided in February 2022, along with 5,000 FN FAL battle rifles. Additionally, machine guns with ammunition were supplied in February 2022.
The Croatian aid package includes 5-6 shipments of Strela-2 and Igla man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). Furthermore, the procurement of 155mm ammunition is in progress through the European Defense Agency, with delivery details yet to be announced.