“Great Britain will provide 600 million pounds to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses in response to Russian attacks.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Illustrative photo by Getty Images Source: “European truth”
Details: The minister noted that Putin continues his brutal attacks on Ukraine. “There have been 20,000 drone and missile attacks in the last 2 months alone. That’s why we have to step up our actions. We have to step up our actions to put pressure on Putin,” Gili said.
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According to him, it is necessary to protect Ukrainians during the winter months.
Direct speech: “Air defense is an absolute priority. That’s why today I can confirm the largest one-year investment of Great Britain in air defense of Ukraine. It is 600 million pounds.
Thousands of air defense systems, missiles and automated turrets to shoot down drones. Deliveries are being made now and will continue until 2026.”
Details: He also announced the imminent start of production of new Octopus interceptor drones in Great Britain – thousands of units will arrive in Ukraine every month.
“Our mission is clear: to support the struggle today. To ensure peace tomorrow. And if Putin decides to continue this war next year, our message to Moscow is clear – the contact group will only become stronger, more united and provide even more weapons to Ukrainian fighters during 2026,” Gili said.
What happened before:
- On September 11, Ukraine and Britain signed an agreement on the production of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
- Earlier, the British Ministry of Defense reported that the first joint project will be a new advanced air defense interceptor drone called Project Octopus.