Shells, missiles and artillery: Britain's new defense minister announces military aid package for Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
New British Defense Secretary John Healey, visiting Odesa, promised to increase military support for Ukraine, including a quarter of a million rounds of ammunition, 90 Brimstone anti-tank missiles, artillery pieces, demining vehicles, boats, bulldozers, and help to produce more shells.
The new British Defense Secretary John Healey, who is visiting Odesa today, promised to increase support for Ukraine and announced a new military support package.
Details
Healey met with President Zelenskyy and his counterpart, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Following the meeting, he assured that the UK would provide a new package of support to the country, including more artillery pieces, a quarter of a million rounds of ammunition, and nearly 100 Brimstone precision-guided missiles.
It is noted that after taking office, the Minister of Defense immediately asked for additional support for Ukraine. In particular, the new package includes:
- A quarter of a million rounds of 50-caliber ammunition
- 90 Brimstone anti-armor missiles
- 50 small military boats to support river and coastal operations
- 40 demining vehicles
- 10 AS-90 artillery pieces
- 61 bulldozers to assist in the construction of defensive positions
- Support for previously donated AS-90s, including 32 new barrels and critical spare parts to help Ukraine produce an additional 60,000 155mm rounds
John Healey also instructed officials to ensure that the military aid package promised in April is expedited and delivered to Ukraine in full within the next 100 days.
Recall
On Sunday, July 7, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation from the Netherlands in Odesa and the British Defense Secretary. According to him, today "our state has received more opportunities.
