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Britain Fast-Tracks Military Aid to Ukraine Including 1 Million Rounds of Ammo, 100 Missiles, and Drones

May 19, 2024, 03:43 PM

Britain is fast-tracking a significant military aid package to Ukraine, including 1 million rounds of ammunition, 100 air defense missiles, drones, and other critical equipment. This move aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses following a brutal Russian offensive on Kharkiv. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps emphasized that this onslaught should serve as a wake-up call for the world to expedite their support for Ukraine. The aid package also includes 20 amphibious all-terrain vehicles, 20 mine-clearing systems, surveillance drones, uniforms, 80 air defense missiles, and 30 boxes of spare parts. Shapps confirmed an additional 20 air defense missiles will be delivered by early June.