China News Service, February 24 (Xinhua) According to comprehensive foreign media reports, on the 24th local time, on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Ukraine crisis, the British Ministry of Defense announced that it would invest approximately 245 million pounds (approximately 2.24 billion yuan) through transnational supply chains. Purchase arms for Ukraine in the new year and accelerate the production of artillery shells.
According to the British "Independent" report, on the same day, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said that "the British funding of nearly 250 million pounds will increase Kiev's artillery ammunition reserves, and at the same time, the Royal Air Force will further complete the delivery of advanced tank missiles." "
File photo: British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps.
According to reports, on the 22nd local time, Shapps announced in Congress that an additional 200 Brimstone anti-tank missiles would be delivered to Ukraine.
According to the British Ministry of Defense, this means that the UK has supplied Ukraine with more than 1,300 Brimstone anti-tank missiles.
The British Ministry of Defense stated that Prime Minister Sunak, Foreign Secretary Cameron and Shapps are committed to continuing military assistance to Ukraine.
Official data shows that since February 2022, the UK’s military, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine has totaled nearly 12 billion pounds.
According to Reuters, in addition to the reinforcement of artillery ammunition and missiles, the British Ministry of Defense also signed a series of multi-million-pound contracts with British ordnance manufacturer Cook Defense Systems to produce spare tracks for tanks and armored vehicles in Ukraine. Source of funds Including the UK itself and the Ukraine International Fund established and managed under the leadership of the UK.
Shapps previously said that the Ukraine International Fund has earmarked more than 900 million pounds to strengthen Ukraine's drone, electronic warfare, and mine clearance capabilities.
Russia has previously sent notes to many countries, including the United States, regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has repeatedly pointed out that any transportation materials containing weapons to aid Ukraine will become Russia’s legal target.