Thursday, March 24, 2022

UK To Send 6,000 Defensive Missiles To Ukraine

SKY News: Ukraine war: UK to send 6,000 defensive missiles to Ukraine to 'step up' military support 

The measures include 6,000 missiles, consisting of anti-tank and high explosive weapons, and £25m in financial backing for the Ukrainian military. 

Boris Johnson is set to announce a new military support package for Ukraine on Thursday as he meets with NATO and G7 leaders and urges them to "step up" in response to Russian aggression. 

Calling on the UK's allies to ensure Ukrainian's have the means to continue to protect themselves against Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces, the prime minister will pledge 6,000 new defensive missiles and £25m in financial backing for Ukraine's military personnel. 

The measures more than double the defence lethal aid provided to date and comes on top of the £400m the UK has committed in humanitarian and economic aid for the crisis so far, the government said.  

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WNU Editor: The German government is also providing missiles .... German minister says further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine (Reuters). 

UK To Send 6,000 Defensive Missiles To Ukraine 

UK to Provide 6,000 Missiles to Ukraine in New Support -- Reuters  

UK doubles number of missiles sent to Ukraine ahead of Nato summit -- The Guardian  

Britain To Send 6,000 Missiles To Aid Ukrainian Military -- RFE  

British budget outlook touts weapon deliveries for Ukraine’s defense -- Defense News

8 comments:

I.M. Poster II said...

Reporter Simon Shuster says Ukraine-Russia war could be an era-defining conflict : NPR

Anonymous said...

era defining conflict? ya think!

Simon Shuster really went out on a limb there!

Anonymous said...

They put a big "D" on them.

That's how you know they're "defensive".

Anonymous said...

I agree with 4:23. He might be a Russian troll but whatever. The sarcasm is warranted.

It is used to defend a country, but to the conscripts (mainly) that it is aimed at, it is quite offensive.

At least Britain is braver than PUSSY Biden. Biden do not want give javelins directly. So he had the Baltic states give their to Ukraine and he promises to back fill them.

Anonymous said...

London will fall

Anonymous said...

Biden and the US are doing more than any other nation to support Ukraine
NATO knows this
You do not

Adam said...

lol where is Britain or the UK getting all these precision missiles? I'm guessing big US manufacturers and possibly parts of BAE will be getting some nice contracts.

Anonymous said...

Biden is doing more than anyone else outside of Russia to support Putin.

Giving missiles to Ukraine through a middle man stinks of fear. PERIOD!