
Germany has supplied Ukraine with the first batch of ammunition for combat aircraft designed to repel attacks by Russian jet drones, as reported by the German Ministry of Defense at the request of Kyiv.
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Ukraine continues to fend off attacks by Russian forces, including the use of attack drones, and is asking allies for military assistance to bolster its defenses.
Germany sent Ukraine funds to combat Russian jet drones. Interfax-Ukraine reports this with reference to the German Ministry of Defense.
“Ukraine approached us with a request to provide a package of ammunition for Ukrainian combat aircraft to repel Russian jet drones. We responded within a few days and began deliveries. The first batch has already been delivered,” the department said.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced this aid package during a conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Yevgeny Khmara. The agency notes that the main topics of the telephone conversations were the current situation and needs of Ukraine, industrial cooperation between Berlin and Kyiv, as well as a package of measures to support Ukraine in the winter.
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Germany will continue supplying military aid to Ukraine as part of the winter support package
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