Denmark announces aid package to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and support F-16s
Photo: Troels Lund Poulsen, Minister of Defense of Denmark (Getty Images)
Denmark has allocated 2.1 billion Danish kroner (about 281 million euros) for an aid package for Ukraine. Its purpose is to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, according to the press service of the Danish Ministry of Defense.
"With the 23rd donation package Denmark will finance 2.1 billion DKK in order to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense which will be donated through Denmark’s international partners," the Ministry said.
As part of the package, Denmark also provides a financial contribution to the operation of Ukrainian F-16 fighters.
"One of Ukraine’s most urgent needs is to be able to defend itself against Russian missiles and drones. Therefore, we have prioritized more support for air defense," Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized.
Air defense for Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly drawn the attention of European partners to the fact that Ukraine needs additional air defense systems to protect its skies from Russian drones and missiles.
In particular, during his visit to Brussels, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked our partners to provide 19 air defense systems.
According to the head of state, such systems are needed to protect Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
