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Britain, Denmark contribute additional money, weapons to Ukraine
Britain and Denmark announced more aid to Ukraine in the form of money and weapons in connection with an international donor conference in Copenhagen on Thursday (August 11), the al-Arabiya English reported.
Britain in a statement said it will supply Ukraine with more multiple-launch rocket systems that can strike targets up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) away.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the supply of weapons would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian heavy artillery.
Denmark will meanwhile increase its financial aid to Ukraine by 110 million euros ($113.6 million), Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the conference attended by several European defense ministers.
“This is a war on the values that Europe and the free world are built upon... Today we reaffirm our commitment to support of Ukraine,” she said.
The conference, which is hosted by Ukraine, Denmark and Britain, is held to discuss long-term backing for Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Ukraine receives 4 more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from US
Moscow says it is conducting a “special military operation” in Ukraine aimed at safeguarding Russia’s security against NATO expansion.
On Monday (August 1), the Ukrainian defense minister said that Ukraine has received four more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the US.
HIMARS is the most technically advanced, affordable and sustainable artillery solution. It Provides cutting-edge technology on an indigenous platform.
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