2.86 billion euros defense support from the EU to Ukraine

The European Union (EU) Commission paid 2.86 billion euros to Ukraine to supply drones, air defense systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition.

The EU Commission published a statement regarding the new financial support for Ukraine's urgent military needs.

In the statement, it was reported that 2.86 billion euros were transferred to Ukraine within the scope of the defense component of the 90 billion euro Ukraine Support Loan.

It was stated in the statement that the resource in question would be used for the supply of drones, air defense systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition, and that the urgent delivery of defense equipment would contribute to the Ukrainian army's protection of civilians and cities from Russian attacks.

In the statement, it was reminded that approximately 60 billion euros of the Ukraine loan covering the 2026-2027 period was allocated for defense and 30 billion euros for budget support.

In the statement, it was stated that a total payment of 28.3 billion euros is planned to be made this year to support Ukraine's defense industry capacity, and it was shared that the payments within the scope of the defense component will continue in the coming weeks.

In the statement, it was reminded that the EU and its member countries have provided a total of 231.5 billion euros in support to Ukraine since 2022.