#

Britain, Allies Agreed to Send More Lethal Military Aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier firing NLAW (Ukraine)
Ukrainian soldier firing NLAW (Ukraine)

Defense minister of United Kingdom Ben Wallace said on Thursday, March 31, that Britain and its allies have agreed to send more lethal military aid to Ukraine to help defend it against Russia's invasion

Wallace told reporters after hosting over 35 international partners at the second International Defense Donor Conference for Ukraine (IDDCU): "There'll be more lethal aid going into Ukraine as a result of today. A number of countries have come forward either with new ideas or indeed more pledges of money."

Defense minister of United Kingdom Ben Wallace
Defense minister of United Kingdom Ben Wallace

The aid will include the provision of air and coastal defense systems, longer-range artillery and counter battery capabilities, armoured vehicles as well as wider training and logistical support.

Read more: UK Wants to Send More Weapons to Help Ukraine
Ukraine’s servicemen with NLAW anti-tank missile systems during the drill on the Joint Forces Operation area
Ukraine’s servicemen with NLAW anti-tank missile systems during the drill on the Joint Forces Operation area

“Today’s donor conference demonstrates the international community’s determination to support Ukraine in the face of President Putin’s illegal and unprovoked invasion by Russian forces,” Wallace said in a later statement.

Ukrainian servicemen load a truck with the FGM-148 Javelin, American man-portable anti-tank missile, Kyiv, airport Boryspil, Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP
Ukrainian servicemen load a truck with the FGM-148 Javelin, American man-portable anti-tank missile, Kyiv, airport Boryspil, Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP

“We are increasing our coordination to step up that military support and ensure the Armed Forces of Ukraine grow stronger as they continue to repel Russian forces.”

Read more: Britain is Considering the Supply of StarStreak Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine
TAGS War