Over 10,000 units of military equipment, arms to be bought for Ukraine's army in 2017

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"New and modernized models, including those from state-run Ukroboronprom Concern and other enterprises are planned to be purchased," Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister, Major-General Oleh Shevchuk said at a briefing on Friday.

Read alsoUkraine test-fires brand new anti-tank missiles (video)He also said that 10 models of weapons and military equipment had been put into service.

Over 6,400 units of weaponry and military hardware have been repaired by the army's repair teams, he added.