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Ukraine receives military aid pledges from UK and Belgium
During high-level meetings in Brussels and London, leaders from the United Kingdom and Belgium pledged significant military support to Ukraine to bolster its air defenses and long-range strike capabilities.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed on a new shipment of long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles. This delivery aims to enable Ukraine to strike military targets deep within Russian territory. Additionally, the UK pledged a £45 million anti-air missile battery package and announced the acceleration of Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) deliveries to intercept Russian jet-powered drones. To support broader air defense, the UK government also announced a £100 million contribution to the PURL mechanism for procuring Patriot missiles.
In Belgium, Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed that the country will deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year. While previous delays in F-35 deliveries had impacted the schedule, the arrival of new aircraft in Belgium will now facilitate the transfer of F-16s. The leaders also discussed providing additional ammunition for these jets, including options from the Belgian defense company FN Herstal. Zelensky emphasized that F-16s are critical for repelling Russian Shahed-type drones and protecting vital energy infrastructure.
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Andy Burnham · Bart De Wever · Belgium · Russia · Storm Shadow · Ukraine · United Kingdom · Volodymyr Zelensky · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UK government announced a £100 million contribution to the PURL mechanism to procure Patriot missiles and related equipment. world-today-journal.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The United Kingdom intends to supply Ukraine with an additional batch of long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles. cbnlb.com · dailynewslb.com · www.europesays.com · world-today-journal.com · www.inliberta.it · +5 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UK will provide a dedicated anti-air missile battery package valued at £45 million. world-today-journal.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The UK will accelerate deliveries of Lightweight Multirole Missiles to intercept Russian drones. time.news · zpravy.aktualne.cz
- [● 4 SOURCES] British leadership provided Ukrainian defense officials with technical manufacturing documentation for Storm Shadow components. world-today-journal.com · www.inliberta.it · lecodellitorale.it · www.redazionenews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine has received the necessary licenses for the production of SCALP cruise missiles from France. newsweek.ro
- [● 7 SOURCES] Belgium will deliver 10 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this year. n1info.ba · clubz.bg · www.sabado.pt · www.yenicaggazetesi.com · www.kyivpost.com · +2 more