Finland sends urgent defence aid package to Ukraine
Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine in recent days, including a missile strike on a bus in the city of Kramatorsk which is reported to have killed at least 30 people.
Finland is set to deliver a defense aid package to Ukraine, marking its 35th such contribution since Russia's invasion in February 2022. This move comes amid a surge in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including a recent glider bomb strike that reportedly killed 30 people in Kramatorsk. Finland's decision to provide this aid was prompted by an urgent request from Ukraine.
Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen emphasized that Finland will not stand idly by in the face of Ukraine's plight. The latest package, valued at approximately one million euros, will consist of defense items from Finland's stockpiles, though the specific contents remain undisclosed for operational reasons. This delivery updates Finland's total defense assistance to Ukraine to 3.6 billion euros. Preparations are underway for a subsequent, more comprehensive aid package.
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