Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones
The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.
On October 4, Germany announced a $1.46 billion support package for Ukraine, including funds for interceptor drones and energy assistance. President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly announced the aid package in Kyiv. The package includes €1 billion in military aid, specifically for the production of interceptor drones to counter Russian jet-powered attack drones.
Additionally, there will be €350 million in energy assistance, aimed at supporting generators and repairing infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks ahead of winter. The German government also expressed solidarity with Ukraine, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. Zelensky emphasized that air defense is Ukraine's top priority, and the new aid package aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses.
This announcement comes amid Russia's ongoing bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure with jet-powered attack drones, with over 1,900 such drones launched against Ukraine, including 800 jet-powered ones this week.
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