UK commits £100 million to boost Ukraine air defences over winter
The package includes Patriot missiles, interceptors, artillery rounds and drones as Kyiv braces for renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
- 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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The British government will release £100 million (€116.5 million) to provide "before the winter" air defence assets to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptor missiles, said the Ministry of Defence. ...
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welingelichtekringen.nlLONDON (ANP) - The United Kingdom will contribute 100 million British pounds (116 million euros) to an air defense package for Ukraine for the winter. This involves, among other things, highly sought-after Patriot air defense missiles, the government in London announced on Tuesday. These are being used for Ukraine...
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