UK rolls out massive military aid package for Ukraine
Illustrative photo: UK announces record aid package (Getty Images)
Ahead of the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the UK announced a record package of support for Ukraine, according to Ukraine's Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov.
The UK aid package includes:
- 100,000 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) by the end of 2025.
- 140,000 artillery ammunition, which has already been delivered.
- 247 million pounds sterling ($334.09 million) - for training of the Ukrainian military.
“The total amount of military support from the UK in 2025 is 4.5 billion pounds ($6.09 million - ed.). This is unprecedented assistance that saves lives and strengthens our army,” he added.
UK aid to Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the UK has become one of Ukraine's main partners. London provides comprehensive assistance - military, financial, and humanitarian. Among other things, Kyiv receives air defense systems, armored vehicles, long-range missiles, and support in training the military.
In addition to arms supplies, the UK is actively supporting Ukraine at the international level. It is increasing sanctions pressure on Russia.
The British side has also handed over eight Raven anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, which are used to destroy Shahed drones.
