The head of the British Ministry of Defense discussed with Zelensky the “long-range capabilities” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The main attention was paid to strengthening air defense, the long- range capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Earlier, Shapps said that the UK will allocate additional funds in the amount of £125 million ($160 million) for the purchase of drones for the Ukrainian armed forces. This will increase the number of UAVs transferred to Kyiv to 10 thousand.