U.S. Convinces Greece on Shell Supply for Ukraine

28 November, 2023 Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Division of the US Army during the transportation of 155mm shells. Photo credits: US Army The United States is negotiating with Greece on the sale of a total of 75 thousand artillery shells for Ukraine.

The Greek media outlet Ekathimerini reported that the shells will be taken from the depots of the Armed Forces of Greece. According to the Greek media, the negotiations are at the final stage. Washington will acquire a total of:

• 50 thousand shells of 105 mm caliber;
• 20 thousand shells of 155 mm caliber;
• 5 thousand shells of 203 mm caliber.

The total price negotiated by the Greek side is £47 million, according to the article.

105mm projectile for the L119 howitzer of the military of Ukraine.

September 2022. Ukraine. Photo credits: ArmyInform

Ekathimerini points out that these negotiations were useful for Athens not only in terms of benefits, but also in order to make it clear that the production of ammunition could be more profitable for Greece.

It is worth noting that shells for the American 203 mm M110A2 self-propelled artillery remain in the depots of Greece. These projectiles are suitable for the Soviet-made Pion self-propelled gun.

2S7 Pion self-propelled gun of the 43rd Artillery Brigade. Summer 2022.

Ukraine. Photo from the brigade's page

Previously, it was revealed that the Ukrainian military used M106 high-explosive shells, which were designed for use by American 8-inch M1 family howitzers (self-propelled M110 and towed M115). The U.S.

Department of Defense has already provided Ukraine with 10,000 203mm ammunition.