Spain, Belgium and Poland begin supplying 20mm ammunition to Ukraine, official says
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the ammunition, used against Russian jet-powered drones, has started arriving from the three countries.
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Spain, Belgium and Poland have begun supplying Ukraine with 20mm-caliber ammunition, Ukrainian officials said, describing the munitions as playing a critical role in countering Russian jet-powered drones.
The ammunition is used in systems that Ukraine has deployed to intercept drones, which have become an increasingly prominent feature of Russia's campaign against Ukrainian territory.
Bolstering air defenses
The supplies from the three countries are intended to help Ukraine strengthen its air defense capabilities against drone attacks, which have targeted both military and civilian infrastructure throughout the conflict.
Specific quantities of ammunition being supplied, as well as the timeline for further deliveries, were not detailed in the available statement.
Ukraine has repeatedly called on its Western partners for additional air defense equipment and ammunition as it faces continued drone and missile attacks from Russia.
The announcement adds to a broader pattern of European countries providing military support to Ukraine throughout the conflict, with air defense supplies remaining a key area of focus.
Sources
- Spain, Belgium and Poland begin supplying 20mm ammunition — Sybiha — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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