Canadian Defense Boost: Roshel Passes 2,000 Senator Vehicles Sent to Ukraine
Canadian defense manufacturer Roshel has supplied Ukraine with more than 2,000 Senator armored vehicles since the start of Russia’s full-scale war.
The Gaze informs about it, referring to a statement by CEO Roman Shimonov on X, in which he corrected an earlier estimate of 1,700 units.
According to a December 7 report by Defence Blog, the Senator platform has become one of the backbone vehicle types for Ukrainian forces.
Its modular design, rapid production timeline, and proven durability in combat have made it indispensable on the front line. Ukrainian units rely on the vehicle for a range of missions, including troop transport, logistics operations, and evacuation of wounded personnel under fire.
Shimonov also shared new frontline footage showing a Senator hit by a drone strike. Despite the impact, the vehicle remained operational and its crew survived.
“The crew survived and was able to return safely because the vehicle continued to perform as designed,” Shimonov wrote, stressing that such moments demonstrate why “this work matters.”
He emphasized that the vehicles are saving lives every day, noting that continued support from Canada and international partners remains crucial.
Roshel has emerged as one of Canada’s primary suppliers of armored vehicles for Ukraine. Since early 2022, the company has significantly expanded its manufacturing capacity to keep pace with Ukrainian battlefield needs.
Initial deliveries were facilitated through Canadian government assistance packages, while later shipments have included contributions via multinational aid initiatives as well as direct Ukrainian procurement.
As The Gaze previously reported, Canada’s federal government plans to incentivize domestic businesses to take part in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, allocating CAD $2 billion (approximately US $1.5 billion) through the country’s Export Development Agency to deepen international economic cooperation.
In addition, Canada allocated approximately CAD 3 million (UAH 92 million) to support the implementation of projects under the Tallinn Mechanism to strengthen Ukraine's digital security and critical infrastructure protection.