Britain will provide Ukraine with underwater drones for finding mines
The press service of the British Ministry of Defense said on August 27, 2022, that Great Britain will hand over six underwater drones to Ukraine, which will help detect mines in coastal waters. London will also help with training the Ukrainian military in the use of devices. Source: The press service of the British Ministry of Defense Three...
Spain to send an air defense system, ammunition and armored cars to Ukraine
Ministry of Defense of Spain reported on August 24, 2022, that Spain would send more military aid to Ukraine to support its fight against Russian forces, which includes defense system, ammunition and armored cars Source: Spanish Defense Ministry and Prime Minister of Spain “Ukraine is today the heart of Europe. Freedom and democracy will...
UK Prime Minister visited Ukraine for the third time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Despite the threat of missile attacks, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Boris Johnson came to Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day (August 24). He is here for the third time since the beginning of the full-scale war, which has been going on for six months. Source: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson “What happens in Ukraine matters...
Norway and Great Britain will hand over $9M worth of micro drones to Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Norway noted on August 24, 2022, that Norway and Great Britain had joined forces for Norwegian-made Black Hornet micro drones, which would be transferred to Ukraine. Source: The Ministry of Defense of Norway The purchase price will be up to NOK 90 million ($9.1 million). The package includes Black Hornet systems with...
NATO Secretary-General urges countries to send more weapons to Ukraine
The Secretary-General of NATO on August 23, 2022, assured Ukraine of further support, which will last as long as it is needed. He said it during a speech at the second summit of the International Crimea Platform. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg “We are committed to partnership with Ukraine, we helped to move to NATO...
Slovakia will provide Ukraine with 30 infantry combat vehicles
The Minister of Defence of Slovakia said on August 23, 2022, that Slovakia would supply Ukraine with 30 BMP-1 infantry combat vehicles and will receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany in exchange. He said this during the signing of the defence agreement with Germany. Source: The Minister of Defence of Slovakia Jaroslav Nad “Slovakia will...
EU is preparing a big mission to train the Ukrainian military
On August 22, 2022, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced a mission to train the Ukrainian military in a country neighboring Ukraine. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell Speaking at a press conference in the northern Spanish city of Santander, Borrell said the move will be discussed next...
Ukrainian pilots are virtually trained on American attack aircraft
On August 20, 2022, it became known that Ukrainian pilots are being helped to master the A-10 fighters virtually at the secret training center in the USA. The initiator of the creation of the training camp was an ordinary Ukrainian officer Alexander Gorgan, who voluntarily went to the front from the first days of the war. Source: Alexander...
The US announced new $775M military aid package for Ukraine
On August 19, 2022, it became known that the US will provide Ukraine with reconnaissance drones and, for the first time, mine-protected vehicles as part of a new military aid package. Source: Joe Biden’s Administration The aid package is estimated at $775 million and will include additional ammunition and 16 howitzer systems. In addition,...
Estonia will provide Ukraine with mortars and anti-tank weapons
On August 18, 2022, the Government of Estonia approved another package of military aid to Ukraine, including mortars and anti-tank weapons, as well as another field hospital. Source: Hanno Pevkur, the Estonian Minister of Defence “Fightings in Ukraine remain intense, and although Ukraine receives more and more Western weapons, we are...
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