That is according to a statement on the official web-site of the Danish Ministry of Defense.
The military aid package provides for the supply of CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, self-propelled 120 mm mortars and ammunition to Ukraine.
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As the statement reads the money allocated by Denmark among other things, co-finances CAESAR self-propelled howitzers in collaboration with France and 155 mm. artillery shells in cooperation with Estonia and the Czech Republic.
"Artillery and mortar systems are in great demand in Ukraine. With this aid package, we are making a significant contribution to the fight for Ukraine's freedom... The aid is provided in cooperation with our allies and sends an important signal that we support Ukraine on a broad front," Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said.
Denmark officials call other countries to support Ukraine as long as necessary.
"It requires great political and economic will if Europe is to deliver on its ambitions for support for Ukraine. This particularly applies to artillery ammunition. With this donation package, we are showing Ukraine and our European allies that Denmark has the will and ability to continue our support for Ukraine for as long as necessary. I hope that more countries will follow suit and contribute to the opportunities being realized as soon as possible", says Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
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"From the start of the war, Denmark has been one of the most active donor countries. With the 16th donation package, we emphasize that we are with Ukraine for the long haul. Their fight for freedom is also Europe's fight, and we cannot afford to let the Ukrainians down now. We must and must continue our support, which is absolutely decisive for the outcome of the war", says Troels Lund Poulsen.
This is the 16th package of military assistance that Denmark will provide to Ukraine to protect it from Russian aggression.
Earlier Denmark Strengthened Ukraine’s Defense with 15th Aid Package Worth $228 Million for Weapons and Gear. Defense Express also wrote, that A Video of How Ukrainian Pilots Trained on F-16 Fighter Jets in Denmark Went Viral on the Internet.
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