UK to send 650 air defense missiles to Ukraine
London, September 6 (Hibya) - In a press release from the UK Ministry of Defence, it was announced that the British government would send 650 lightweight missiles to help strengthen Ukraine's air defence.
In the press release, Defence Secretary John Healey said: "These new British-made missiles will help Ukraine defend its people, infrastructure, and territory from Putin's ruthless attacks."
The announcement came after the large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s cities of Poltava and Lviv earlier this week and while John Healey was at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
According to the press release, the missiles are scheduled to begin delivery by the end of the year.
The total value of the missiles is estimated at around £162 million.
Albania News Agency
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