Lithuania announces new aid package to Ukraine: Mi-8 helicopters, anti-aircraft guns and ammunition

Lithuania has announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include anti-aircraft guns and helicopters.

Source: Arvydas Anušauskas, Lithuania's Minister of National Defence, on Twitter; European Pravda

Quote: "I have some good news today from Lithuania to Ukraine. The Lithuanian new lethal support package for Ukraine consists of dozens of L-70 anti-aircraft guns, ammunition and two Mi-8 helicopters."

Details: The minister states that the total value of the upcoming support package is approximately €125 million.

Background:

• The Estonian government decided to provide military aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia in the amount of €113 million, which is the largest aid package provided by Estonia to date.
• Sweden announced its intention to dispatch Archer self-propelled artillery systems, 50 Stridsfordon 90 infantry fighting vehicles and  NLAW anti-tank missiles to Ukraine.
• Denmark will send 19 CAESAR French-made self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.

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