UK to provide 10k drones to Ukraine as dismissed commander to become new ambassador

Published on March 9, 2024

 

UK to give Ukraine 10,000 drones for Russia war | News Flash | Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

The British government said on Thursday that it will provide 10,000 drones to Ukraine in its continued fight against the Russian invasion.

The announcement was made by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps during a visit to Kyiv with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The pledge corresponds to a new investment of £125 million (€146.3 million) on top of £200 million (€234.2 million) which had been previously committed to drones.

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