UK commits £100 million to boost Ukraine air defences over winter
The package will fund Patriot missiles, interceptors, artillery rounds and drones as Russia steps up attacks on energy infrastructure, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the British government announced a £100 million air defense package for Ukraine, including Patriot missiles and equipment provided through NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the aid addresses President Volodymyr Zelensky's urgent requests as Russia prepares to use winter as a weapon by targeting civilian and energy infrastructure.
- This announcement coincides with the 36th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, where Streeting joined German counterpart Boris Pistorius and representatives from 50 nations coordinating military assistance.
- Britain recently delivered its millionth round of large-caliber artillery ammunition and plans to send "tens of thousands" of additional rounds in the coming months to support ongoing operations.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke with President Donald Trump on Monday regarding the conflict, with both leaders agreeing to "continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life.
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Ukraine will receive £100 million from the UK to buy defence equipment, including missiles for Patriot systems. This was announced by the British government office on Tuesday.
The United Kingdom provides Ukraine with a package of military assistance with Patriot missiles: the amount announced that the United Kingdom <p>will transfer to Ukraine Patriot missiles, shells and drones within the framework of an air defense package worth 135 million US dollars. London is also planning to deliver more than 120,000 drones.</p>
In the face of devastating Russian airstrikes and the approaching winter, Britain is putting together a million-dollar armaments package for Ukraine, including patriots. Last night, Ukraine could have used the interceptors well.
UK to Supply Patriot Missiles in $135.1M Winter Air Defense Package for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed £100 million ($135.1 million) to a new winter air defense package for Ukraine, which includes Patriot missiles, according to a press release published by the UK Ministry of Defence on September 8. Through a contribution to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) , the UK will supply air defense interceptors, large-caliber artillery rounds, and drones. The equipment will be delivered before winter to …
These means, which include large-calibre ammunition and drones, will be mobilised as part of a contribution to a NATO programme dedicated to supporting Kiev to "help Ukraine defend itself against the barbaric attacks of Russia this winter," London added.
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