First batch of ammunition arrives in Ukraine under Czech initiative

Ivanna Kostina, STANISLAV POHORILOV — Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 13:43

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that the first batch of ammunition had been delivered to Ukraine as part of the Czech initiative to purchase shells for the country.

Source: Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on X (Twitter), European Pravda reports

Quote: "The first shipment of ammunition from our initiative arrived in Ukraine some time ago. We are doing what it takes."

Background:

  • In mid-June, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský stated that shells purchased from outside the European Union under an initiative launched by Czechia will arrive in Ukraine "in a matter of days".
  • In February, Czech President Petr Pavel said that he had found 800,000 shells in countries outside the EU and NATO, including 122mm- and 155mm-calibre ammunition, that could be supplied to Ukraine.
  • The Czech initiative could provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with 50,000 to 100,000 large-calibre shells per month.

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