Brimstone missiles and more: UK announces new aid package for Ukraine
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps (Photo: Getty Images)
Britain today, on February 22, announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces, in particular, will receive anti-tank weapons, according to the Defense Minister of Great Britain, Grant Shapps.
"Today I can announce a new package of 200 Brimstone anti-tank missiles in a further boost to defend Ukraine," the statement reads.
According to him, these missiles had a significant impact on the battlefield before, in one case forcing Russian forces to abandon and retreat during an attempt to cross a river.
He also adds that Britain will train an additional number of Ukrainian troops along with other allies, stating that together they will train another 10,000 individuals in the first half of 2024.
Assistance from Britain
In January, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the largest package of aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the war.
And recently, British Foreign Minister David Cameron said that the economy of the Russian Federation is 25 times weaker than that of Ukraine and its allies. It is necessary to make this difference more palpable.
