The Lithuanian journalist Andrius Tapinas noted on Twitter on January 30, 2023, that a coalition of four initiatives to support Ukraine in Lithuania has started collecting money to buy five air defense radars to hand them over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Source: The Lithuanian journalist Andrius Tapinas
According to the Lithuanian journalist, they want to collect at least 5 million euros and buy modern Israeli-made radars.
“Lithuanians rise again to support Ukraine! 4 biggest support organizations join forces together to buy Israeli-made modern radars to help protect the Ukrainian sky. We expect to raise at least 5 mln euros for 5 radars”, tweeted Andrius Tapinas.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas also posted a tweet in support of the collection of money.
“Lithuania support organizations join together to buy radars to help protect the sky of Ukraine. 5 mln euro for 5 radars. Please help us and help Ukraine!” Tweeted the Minister of Defense of Lithuania.
As of January 30, 2023, the campaign collected more than 460,000 euros.
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