UK to deliver tens of thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine this year - Defense Minister
Photo: Grant Shapps, Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom (Getty Images)
The UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps announced that the United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with tens of thousands of artillery shells by the end of 2024, according to The Guardian.
"Today we’ve demonstrated the UK’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine and set out more military support, including pledging tens of thousands more artillery shells to enable Ukraine to defend itself", stated the head of the British Ministry of Defense after the Ramstein meeting.
He also added that in the coming months, his country will support Ukraine in priority areas, including air defense, long-range strike capabilities, and soldier training.
The importance of artillery shells
Last week, the head of the Center for Military and Law Research, Oleksandr Musiienko, stated in a comment to RBC-Ukraine that artillery shells are one of the urgent priorities for our country.
This is related to the fact that Russia may return to the tactic of the "fire barrier," and in some areas of the front, the level of artillery fire from the enemy is skyrocketing.
Moreover, back in July, White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby noted that Ukrainian defenders have a critical need for artillery.
